This fern is deciduous so all its fronds will die back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again each spring.
"The delicately toothed fronds of this fern have a grey-silver colour wash that’s made more attractive by purple-bloomed midribs and they prostrate on bare soil to great effect"
I have a pond with a garden alongside which has a shady side and this is where I have planted my three ferns. They are thriving and haven't looked back since I planted them. The ferns have exceeded my expectations. I am delighted!
Old digger
Loughborough
I planted this lovely fern in a cork pot and it looked gorgeous. However it struggled in the hot weather of 2018. I was at that time developing a plot in my garden which will be planted as a woodland theme so I am hoping it survives the winter and I can re-plant it in the ground in a more shady spot. If it doesn't survive, I will definitely give it another try.
Hopeful
Sheffield
Lovely plants.
Ed
Derbyshire
A splash of colour in a shady area. Great addition to the usual green ferns.
KateD
Devon
Small, very beautiful fern, has done well in partial shade.
Timmiry
Bristol
Gorgeous fern, just a shame it dies back for a good chunk of the year - this could have been clearer in the description, but otherwise very happy with it.
Kate F
Brighton
Others have commented that this variety is sometimes hard to over winter, helpful hints on how to keep it on your website would be helpful. Does it really need the root room suggested by the big pot it came in too? Lovely plant but a bit fragile when it comes to inclement weather and exposed positions
dunkydoes
bedfordshire
Really Happy With This Fern Would Buy Again
DTS Developments
Newcastle
100.0
FiFi
Hello there Yes you could plant this fern in a pot. As this plant likes a neutral to acidic soil I would use an ericaceous soil. Hope this helps.
Mearah Wanigasekera
Hello There, As a general rule hardy plants that are grown in containers can be planted at any time of year as long as the soil isn't frozen solid. The best times are in the autumn when the soil is still warm enough to encourage root growth but the plant isn't in active growth, or the spring before the temperatures start to rise. You can also plant in mid summer as long as you make sure the plants are kept well watered. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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