Overview
Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' is a clump forming ferns in the genus Adiantum, part of the Pteridaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' 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.
About
Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Adiantum genus, which comprises deciduous or evergreen ferns with lustrous black stems and pinnately divided fronds. This cultivar features semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, and patios, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 tenerum 'Green Glory' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory'
- 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 tenerum 'Green Glory'?
Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' need?
Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' 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 tenerum 'Green Glory' hardy in the UK?
Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' 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 tenerum 'Green Glory'?
Spores, Division.
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