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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pteris can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous ferns, with short or long rhizomes and fronds that may be pinnate to 4-pinnate
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in any moist but well-drained soil, in shade or dappled shade. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division and spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back any dead foliage to rejuvenate
Pests
May be susceptible to eelworm, scale insects, aphids and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to sooty mould, rust and leaf spot.
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