Hardy Ferns

Most gardens have a shady area for which ferns are ideal. They provide a fresh, cool green effect and can be mixed with other plants such as Hostas and other shade loving plants. They make good container plants too.

For more information on growing these see growing hardy ferns.

Prices are based on plants grown in 2 Litre pots.




ASPLENIUM

ASPLENIUM

Genus of evergreen and semi evergreen ferns found virtually all over the world. Grow in humus-rich, moist soil in shade. Some, including A. scolopendrium and it's varieties prefer alkaline soil and are often found growing on limestone, in the cracks of walls and pavements. Ideal for chalky soils...

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Asplenium scolopendrium Hart's Tongue Fern

Asplenium scolopendrium

Evergreen fern with strap-shaped leaves. For fertile, moist, preferably neutral-alkaline soil in part shade. Suitable for chalky soil. May develop rust during damp winters - cut off infected leaves in spring. Ask for our fern-growing instructions. 50 cms (1½ feet). AGM.
 £4.95

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Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum' Spleenwort

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum'

Evergreen fern with strap- shaped fronds with crimped margins. Grow in humus-rich, damp soil in shade. This fern prefers neutral to alkaline soil so suitable for chalky soil. 30 cms (1 foot).
 £4.95

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Victoria Lady Fern

Athyrium felix-femina 'Victoriae'

Popular with the Victorians, this form of the Lady Fern has narrow pinnae, arranged criss-cross fashion, each with a terminal crest. Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in shade. Ideal for a woodland garden. Deciduous. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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Japanese painted fern

Athyrium niponicum v. pictum

(Athyrium niponicum metallicum.) Low growing, spreading bi-pinnate fern with silvery fronds with a reddish mid-rib. Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in shade. Ideal for a woodland garden. Deciduous. 30 cms (1 foot). AGM.
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Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

A superb fern with bi-pinnate, silvery fronds and contrasting red veins. May start into growth later than other ferns. Spreading habit. Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in shade. Ideal for a woodland garden. Deciduous. 30 cms (1 foot).
 £5.50

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Athyrium niponicum v. pictum 'Ursulas Red' Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum v. pictum 'Ursulas Red'

Stunning looking fern with metallic, bi-pinnate fronds with a dark red stripe down the middle. Spreading habit. Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in shade. Ideal for a woodland garden. Deciduous. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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Athyrium otophorum var. okanum Eared Lady Fern

Athyrium otophorum var. okanum

This fern has fresh yellow-green, bi-pinnate fronds and contrasting red-tinged stalks which brighten up a shady spot. Also nice in a container. Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in shade. Ideal for a woodland garden. Deciduous 45 cms (1½ feet).
 £4.95

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Japanese Holly Fern

Cyrtomium falcatum

Evergreen fern (sometimes deciduous in very cold weather) with glossy fronds reminiscent of a Holly. Grow in moist, humus-rich, well drained soil in part/full shade. Also makes a good pot plant indoors in a cool room. Ideal for a sheltered woodland garden. 60 cms (2 feet). AGM.
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Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola

Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola

Evergreen fern with leathery fronds which are good for flower arranging. Grow in moist, humus-rich, well drained soil in part/full shade. Ideal for a sheltered woodland garden. 30 cms (1 foot).
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