Polystichum setiferum
soft shield fern
- Position: full or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The large, evergreen fern is a native of Britain, with soft, dark green fronds that emerge upright before unfurling and falling softly open. Try it among other foliage plants at the front of a shady, well-drained, border or beneath deciduous trees. Either cut back the old foliage in early January to allow space for spring bulbs, or leave them in place until April when the new fronds appear. - Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole.Remove dead foliage in spring.
Geranium phaeum var. phaeum 'Samobor'
dusky cranesbill
Small, purple-black flowers. Good for shade
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Bergenia 'Abendglut'
elephant's ears (syn. Evening Glow)
Deep magenta flowers in spring
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Primula vulgaris
primrose
Our native, woodland primrose.
£5.99
2 litre pot
within 2 weeks
Asplenium scolopendrium
hart's tongue fern / horse tongue
A handsome evergreen fern for a shady spot
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 weeks
Tree fern feed
Tree fern feed
Helps to encourage vigorous foliage and root growth
£6.99
500ml bottle
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'
cranesbill
Late flowering, with soft, blue-mauve flowers
£8.99
2 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
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Warm, soft fern with intricate mossy fronds and brown bristles - good winter foliage and its lax habit displays each frond against bare earth to great effect
Val Bourne - Garden Writer