Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas Crispa Cristata

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: moist, humus-rich soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  An unusual variety of the male fern with crested, mid-green fronds which form the distinctive shuttlecock shape. Each individual leaflet on the frond is also crested and crisped giving it its unique shape. An excellent companion for shade-loving woodland plants, it's perfect for a partially shady, moist, humus-rich border sheltered from strong winds.
  
  
• Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole