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Adiantum aleuticum 'Miss Sharples'

Aleutian maidenhair 'Miss Sharples'

A deciduous, compact fern to around 40cm tall. Divided, finger-like fronds on wiry, black stems are a pale to mid-green colour when mature and may emerge in spring with bronze and yellow hues

Synonyms
Adiantum pedatum 'Mrs Sharples'
Adiantum pedatum 'Miss Sharples'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Bronze Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pteridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Adiantum can be deciduous or evergreen ferns with shiny black stalks bearing simple or more usually pinnately divided fronds, the segments fan-shaped, oblong or rounded, carrying spores under reflexed marginal flaps

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in any moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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