Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby'
An evergreen, compact fern to around 60cm tall and wide. Erect to arching fronds are divided into toothed, rough segments with new growth emerging reddish-pink in spring maturing to dark green later in the year
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Blechnaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
A genus of reasonably hardy evergreen ferns, native to the Himalayas and Japan, with red to golden-green fronds
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in an open, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light. Outdoors grow in moist, acid soil in sheltered, partial shade and protect from frost
Propagation
Propagate from spores, or by division in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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