About
A strongly erect deciduous fern supporting narrow, lanceolate leaflets arranged alternately on each stem.
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
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moist but not waterlogged, neutral or acid soil in partial or full shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
PruningCan remove faded fronds in winter or wait until spring and remove before new fronds emerge
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free