Polystichum setiferum Plumosomultilobum Group
soft shield fern Plumosomultilobum Group
A bushy, evergreen group of ferns with soft, overlapping, often horizontal fronds. Fronds have a very lacy, multi-layered appearance and are divided up to four times with narrow ultimate divisions
Other common names
soft shield fern 'Plumosomultilobum'Synonyms
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosodensum'Polystichum setiferum 'Plumo-Densum'
see morePolystichum setiferum 'Plumosomultilobum'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Polystichum are mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns, with short stout rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds in neat shuttlecock-like rosettes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe, division of rhizomes in spring or by bulbils in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases
Polystichum setiferum Plumosomultilobum Group
soft shield fern Plumosomultilobum Group
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