About
A clump-forming, deciduous fern characterized by triangular, vibrant green fronds composed of small, oval, deeply lobed leaflets (pinnae). It is somewhat tender and prefers to avoid excessive moisture during winter.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Chalk, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- 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
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- S. & C. China
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Best protected from winter wet. Under glass, grow in equal parts loam, charcoal & limestone chippings in good light with low humidity. Water sparingly and feed at half strength monthly. See how to grow ferns for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required. However, old faded foliage can be removed if needed
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free