Dryopteris filix-mas

Male Fern, Shield Fern

Hardy Perennial

FROM £12.99

Tolerates dry shade

UK native

Coppery autumn colours

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Erect, fresh green fronds rise up into a bold shuttlecock shape reaching up to 120cm. The young fronds with their coiled crosiers in bright acid green are especially fabulous in spring. Dryopteris filix-mas or ‘Male Fern’ is a vigorous fern, native to the UK. It is particularly useful for being one of the few ferns that are tolerant of dry shade. Low maintenance and easy to grow, once well established it will adapt to challenging situations. The dying fronds turn copper in autumn and can be cleared away in spring to enjoy the site of fresh young croziers emerging. Looks perfect with other informal woodland plants such as Digitalis and Pulmonaria. Height: 120cm (47in). Spread: 100cm (39in).

Plant Size Height Up to 120cm (47in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Position In dappled shadeshade

Codes
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KF7464)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KF7465)

Plant in partial shade in fertile, moist, acid or neutral, soil. Ferns prefer a soil that is rich in organic matter so add some well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting.

Feed and water ferns regularly until they are fully established. Leave old fronds on over winter to protect the crown. Apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around each plant in spring.

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