About

A graceful fern, reaching 30-90cm, with arching fronds in a shuttlecock form. It unfurls attractive fronds in spring.

About the genus

A genus of reasonably hardy evergreen ferns, native to the Himalayas and Japan, with red to golden-green fronds

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