About
A compact, deciduous fern with a slender, creeping rhizome and small, triangular, yellowish-green, much-divided fronds to 50cm long.
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)
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNepal to Japan, Taiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in semi-shade in a soil that is never allowed to dry out. See how to grow ferns for further advice
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
PropagationPropagate by division or spring or from spores when ripe
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free