Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
prickly rasp fern
A vibrant, clump-forming fern with glorious maroon, red fronds that mature to green later in the year. This Doodia is 'wintergreen', dying back only in the coldest of winters, where it will emerge once again in the spring given some protection. ‘Rough Ruby’ has a beautiful shape making it great for patio pots and containers, where the rough ‘saw-like’ fronds can provide early seasonal colour and texture to the garden.
How to care for Doodia aspera Rough Ruby:
Doodia thrives in partial to full shade and moist, humus-rich soil. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost when planting water well while establishing.
Cut back decayed fronds in late winter/early spring to allow new growth to emerge, and mulch annually to conserve moisture.
Cut back decayed fronds in late winter/early spring to allow new growth to emerge, and mulch annually to conserve moisture.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
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