Overview
Dryopteris nigropaleacea is a clump forming ferns in the genus Dryopteris, part of the Dryopteridaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Dryopteris nigropaleacea grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and neutral and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Dryopteris nigropaleacea is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. Like other Dryopteris ferns, it features robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds that emerge in spring and remain attractive through summer. This cultivar thrives in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils such as clay or loam, preferring sheltered locations with full or partial shade, particularly on west, east, or north-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, propagated by division or spores.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dryopteris
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dryopteris nigropaleacea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dryopteris nigropaleacea
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or from spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dryopteris nigropaleacea?
Dryopteris nigropaleacea prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dryopteris nigropaleacea need?
Dryopteris nigropaleacea grows best in clay and loam soil. It prefers neutral and acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Dryopteris nigropaleacea hardy in the UK?
Dryopteris nigropaleacea has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Dryopteris nigropaleacea?
Propagate by division or from spores.
More in the Dryopteris genus
- Dryopterisshield fern
- Dryopteris affinisscaly male fern
- Dryopteris affinis 'Congesta Cristata'
- Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata Beeches'
- Dryopteris affinis 'Revolvens'scaly male fern 'Revolvens'
- Dryopteris cycadinashaggy shield fern
- Dryopteris dickinsii
- Dryopteris erythrosoracopper shield fern
