About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern producing an erect rhizome bearing shuttlecock-like rosettes of tightly packed, triangular to lance-shaped, dark green fronds, with intricately divided, crested segments.
About the genus
Dryopteris can be deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen ferns, with stout, erect or decumbent rhizomes and shuttlecock-like rosettes of lance-shaped to ovate, pinnately divided fronds
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. For more information see how to grow ferns.
PruningNo pruning required. Can remove any faded fronds
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free