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Adiantum × mairisii

Mairis maidenhair fern

A small and elegant looking deciduous fern with lacy, airy bright green fronds supported on dark stipes or stems.

Synonyms
Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Mairisii'

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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
Clay
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Brown Black Green
Summer Brown Black Green
Autumn Brown Black Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Pteridaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Matforming
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Adiantum can be deciduous or evergreen ferns with shiny black stalks bearing simple or more usually pinnately divided fronds, the segments fan-shaped, oblong or rounded, carrying spores under reflexed marginal flaps

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in a moist but free draining soil in partial shade. Makes an effective shady border edging.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Ground cover
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Can trim back faded growth in winter or wait for new growth to start emerging in spring.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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