Overview
Adiantum pedatum from Japan is a clump forming ferns in the genus Adiantum, part of the Pteridaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Adiantum pedatum from Japan grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
About
Adiantum pedatum from Japan is a clump-forming fern belonging to the genus Adiantum in the family Pteridaceae. It features deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in full to partial shade, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. This fern grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions and a pH range from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Adiantum, the maidenhair fern, is a genus of about 250 species of ferns in the subfamily Vittarioideae of the family Pteridaceae, though some researchers place it in its own family, Adiantaceae. The genus name comes from Greek, meaning "unwetted", referring to the fronds' ability to shed water without becoming wet.
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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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Adiantum pedatum from Japan size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adiantum pedatum from Japan
- Propagation
- Spores, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free outdoors; may be susceptible to scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Adiantum pedatum from Japan?
Adiantum pedatum from Japan prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Adiantum pedatum from Japan need?
Adiantum pedatum from Japan 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.
Is Adiantum pedatum from Japan hardy in the UK?
Adiantum pedatum from Japan has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Adiantum pedatum from Japan?
Spores, Division.
