Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In milder areas, may be grown outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial or dappled shade. Add fleece or mulch over winter. In cooler areas, grow indoors or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Under glass, grow in a mixture of two parts peat-free, loam-based compost and one part coarse leaf mould and charcoal, in bright indirect light with high humidity. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, before new growth commences, or by collecting and sowing spores, in containers at 20°C (68°F) as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove faded fronds as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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