Overview
Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum is a plant with a bushy, clump forming habit in the genus Adiantum, part of the Pteridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum 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 var. aleuticum is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Adiantum genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full or partial shade and is adaptable to various garden aspects, including south, north, west, and east-facing locations. This fern tolerates a range of soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. 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 var. aleuticum 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 var. aleuticum
- 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 var. aleuticum?
Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum need?
Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum 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 var. aleuticum hardy in the UK?
Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum 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 var. aleuticum?
Spores, Division of rhizomes.
