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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Bronze Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A small genus of around one or two species of deciduous, rhizomatous 'maiden ferns' with bright green, divided and sometimes curled or twisted fronds
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade; will grow in sun if soil is kept permanently moist. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or from spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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