About
This elegant fern, reaching 20-60cm, with arching fronds in a shuttlecock form. It unfurls attractive fronds in spring.
About the genus
A diverse genus of rhizomatous, perennial ferns known as bladderferns or fragile ferns. Their appearance can vary greatly across species making it hard to identify them, but they generally have green, pinnate foliage and rounded, inflated spores (sori)
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, damp borders
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade
PruningRemove old fronds in spring
PropagationDivide in spring or spores
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceFoliar disease rare