Overview
Asplenium vidalii is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Athyrium, part of the Athyriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Asplenium vidalii grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Asplenium vidalii is an evergreen, tufted fern cultivar within the Athyrium genus, known for thriving in shaded conditions. It prefers full to partial shade and can be grown in north, east, or west-facing aspects, adapting well to both exposed and sheltered locations. This cultivar grows best in moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage and informal gardens as well as city and courtyard settings. Propagation is achieved through division or spores.
About the genus
Athyrium (lady-fern) is a genus of about 180 species of terrestrial ferns, with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is placed in the family Athyriaceae, in the order Polypodiales. Its genus name is from Greek a- ('without') and Latinized Greek thyreos ('shield'), describing its inconspicuous indusium .
Wikipedia contributors, "Athyrium", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Athyrium
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Athyrium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Asplenium vidalii size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Asplenium vidalii
- Propagation
- Division, Spores
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Asplenium vidalii?
Asplenium vidalii prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Asplenium vidalii need?
Asplenium vidalii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Asplenium vidalii hardy in the UK?
Asplenium vidalii 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 Asplenium vidalii?
Division, Spores.
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