Overview
Dryopteris sieboldii is a clump forming ferns in the genus Dryopteris, part of the Dryopteridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Dryopteris sieboldii grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and low maintenance. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It is native to Japan Taiwan China.
About
This evergreen fern features a short, creeping rhizome and robust, leathery fronds that display a bluish-green hue. The fronds are characterized by their limited segmentation, giving them a distinctive appearance.
About the genus
Dryopteris consists of ferns that may be deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen. They feature robust, upright or sprawling rhizomes and form rosettes of fronds that are either lanceolate or ovate in shape, with a pinnate division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dryopteris
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dryopteris sieboldii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Japan Taiwan China
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dryopteris sieboldii
- Cultivation
- Requires moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade with shelter, but thrives in hot climates. See how to grow ferns for further advice
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damages fronds as required
- Propagation
- Propagate by spores, or by division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Dryopteris sieboldii?
Requires moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade with shelter, but thrives in hot climates. See how to grow ferns for further advice.
Where is the best place to plant Dryopteris sieboldii?
Dryopteris sieboldii prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dryopteris sieboldii need?
Dryopteris sieboldii grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Dryopteris sieboldii?
Remove dead or damages fronds as required.
How big does Dryopteris sieboldii grow?
Dryopteris sieboldii reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Dryopteris sieboldii hardy in the UK?
Dryopteris sieboldii has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Dryopteris sieboldii?
Propagate by spores, or by division in spring or autumn.