About
This evergreen, compact fern to around 60cm tall and wide. Erect to arching fronds are divided into toothed, rough segments with new growth emerging reddish-pink in spring maturing to dark green later in the year.
About the genus
A genus of reasonably hardy evergreen ferns, native to the Himalayas and Japan, with red to golden-green fronds
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming, Tufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in an open, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light. Outdoors grow in moist, acid soil in sheltered, partial shade and protect from frost
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as required
PropagationPropagate from spores, or by division in late spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free