Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata'
male fern
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- size:
- 9cm pot
- available within:
- 2 weeks
- Position: partial shade
- Soil: moist, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The mid green fronds are crested at their tips and at the ends of divisions, and form robus, upright shuttlecock-like shapes. A useful growundcover under trees, as it is quite drought tolerant once it has had a chance to become established. Ideal for naturalised planting schemes and woodland gardens, where it mixes well with other shade loving plants such as Hosta, Polygonatum and Helleborus. - Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole
- Eventual Height: 0.7m
- Eventual Spread: 0.5m