About
This clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into broadly linear to oblong, toothed, mid-green leaflets or pinnae.
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 typeClay, Loam
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeFerns, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. See how to grow ferns for further advice
PruningRemove any dead, damaged or faded fronds as required.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free