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Polypodium cambricum 'Richard Kayse'

Welsh polypody 'Richard Kayse'

A clump-forming, evergreen fern bearing lance-shaped to triangular, mid- to bright green fronds with broad, deeply-cut, feathery leaflets (pinnae)

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Polypodiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Polypodium can be evergreen or deciduous ferns, with creeping rhizomes bearing simple or pinnate fronds at intervals

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in light shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. See how to grow ferns for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required, but old or faded fronds can be removed if necessary

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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