Dryopteris dilatata 'Lepidota Cristata'
broad buckler fern 'Lepidota Cristata'
A semi-evergreen fern forming a rosette of crested, tripinnate, triangular-ovate fronds with narrow segments giving a lacy appearance

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Dryopteris can be deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen ferns, with stout, erect or decumbent rhizomes and shuttlecock-like rosettes of lance-shaped to ovate, pinnately divided fronds
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist, humus-rich but well-drained soil in partial shade. Will thrive in full sun if there is moisture at the roots. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Sow spores at 15°C (59°F) as soon as ripe or divide mature plants in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
In spring remove untidy fronds to encourage new growth
Pests
Generally pest-free, but moth larvae may feed on spores
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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