Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Hardiness: fully hardy
Native to western and central Europe, the 'broad buckler fern' is a robust semi-evergreen perennial with a rosette of wide-spreading, finely cut fronds with strongly toothed segments. These deep-green fronds are triangular when young, becoming lance-like when mature, with midribs and stalks covered in dark brown scales.
Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. Cut back decayed fronds in winter to allow new growth to emerge.
