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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- E Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil with added leaf mould in partial shade or full shade. Can also be grown in a cool greenhouse or as a houseplant if kept away from central heating. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors or how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Houseplants
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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