Overview
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' is a bushy ferns in the genus Athyrium, part of the Woodsiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' is a bushy deciduous fern cultivar within the Athyrium genus, known for its upright or spreading rhizomes and finely divided fronds. This fern thrives in shaded, sheltered locations, particularly on north- or east-facing aspects, and prefers moist but well-drained soils ranging from loam to clay or sand with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil and is of interest during spring and summer.
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 .
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Athyrium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum'?
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' need?
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, clay and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' hardy in the UK?
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae Capitatum'?
Division in spring, Spores.
More in the Athyrium genus
- Athyrium filix-feminalady fern
- Athyrium filix-femina 'Minor'
- Athyrium filix-femina 'Percristatum'Crested Lady Fern
- Athyrium filix-femina 'Plumosum'Plumosum Lady Fern
- Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' seedling
- Athyrium goeringianum
- Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum'Japanese Painted Fern
- Athyrium pycnocarponglade fern
