Overview
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens is a plant with a bushy, clump forming habit in the genus Adiantum, part of the Pteridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens 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, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the genus Adiantum, which belongs to the Pteridaceae family. This deciduous fern thrives in full or partial shade and is adaptable to all garden aspects, including south, north, west, and east-facing positions. It grows well in a variety of soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained, and it tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and rock gardens, and can be propagated by spores or division of rhizomes.
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, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens
- Propagation
- Spores, Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens?
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens need?
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens 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 japonicum of gardens hardy in the UK?
Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Adiantum pedatum japonicum of gardens?
Spores, Division of rhizomes.
