Overview
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' is a clump forming ferns in the genus Adiantum, part of the Pteridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
This compact fern reaches a height of up to 20 cm and features dark stems supporting fan-shaped fronds that display a pale bluish-green hue. The leaf segments are arranged closely along the midrib. Young fronds may exhibit a pinkish tint as they emerge.
About the genus
Adiantum consists of ferns that may be either deciduous or evergreen, characterized by lustrous black stems. These ferns typically feature fronds that are either simple or, more commonly, divided pinnately. The individual segments can be fan-shaped, oblong, or rounded, and they produce spores beneath reflexed marginal flaps.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Adiantum
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'
- Cultivation
- Grows best in dappled shade in moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter with good drainage and shelter from cold winds
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by spores as soon as ripe at minimum 15°C; propagate by division of rhizomes in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free though scale insects may be a problem under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'?
Grows best in dappled shade in moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter with good drainage and shelter from cold winds.
Where is the best place to plant Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'?
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' need?
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'?
No pruning required.
How big does Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' grow?
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' hardy in the UK?
Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' has a UK hardiness rating of H5.
How do I propagate Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'?
Propagate by spores as soon as ripe at minimum 15°C; propagate by division of rhizomes in early spring.