Arachniodes miqueliana is a clump-forming evergreen fern belonging to the genus Arachniodes, which includes around 60 slow-growing species known for their robust, glossy dark green fronds often marked with yellow streaks. This herbaceous perennial thrives in shaded, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam, and chalk, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as for use in cottage and informal gardens, wall side borders, and flower borders. Interest in this fern is primarily during spring and summer.

Arachniodes miqueliana is an evergreen fern with glossy dark green fronds, perfect for shaded borders and low-maintenance cottage gardens.

Arachniodes miqueliana

Arachniodes pseudoaristata is a clump-forming evergreen fern cultivar within the genus Arachniodes, known for its robust, glossy dark green fronds often marked with yellow streaks. This slow-growing perennial thrives in shaded, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam, and chalk, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for west, east, and north-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as wall side and flower borders. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil and propagated by division, with interest in spring and summer.

Arachniodes pseudoaristata is an evergreen fern with glossy dark green fronds, ideal for shaded borders and low-maintenance cottage gardens.

Arachniodes pseudoaristata

Dryopteris, commonly known as shield fern, is a clump-forming fern from the Dryopteridaceae family. It is semi-evergreen with robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds that are lanceolate or ovate in shape. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil in shaded, sheltered locations, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs or adding texture to flower borders and informal gardens, Dryopteris is hardy in the UK and offers winter interest.

Dryopteris (shield fern) is a hardy, semi-evergreen fern ideal for shaded borders and underplanting, adding winter interest with low maintenance.

Dryopteris

Dryopteris affinis, the scaly male fern or golden-scaled male fern, is a fern native to western and southern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is most abundant on moist soils in woodlands in areas with high humidity, such as the British Isles and western France. In the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus it is confined to high altitudes. It grows to around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. Grow it in full shade, full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Dryopteris affinis

Dryopteris affinis 'Congesta Cristata' is an evergreen to semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its clump-forming habit. Like other Dryopteris ferns, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under shaded conditions, favouring sheltered sites with neutral to acidic clay or loam soils. This cultivar is suitable for west, east, or north-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is best used in cottage and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer with its robust fronds forming attractive rosettes.

Dryopteris affinis 'Congesta Cristata' is an evergreen fern with a clump-forming habit, thriving in shaded, moist soil, ideal for cottage gardens.

Dryopteris affinis 'Congesta Cristata'

Dryopteris affinis, the scaly male fern or golden-scaled male fern, is a fern native to western and southern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is most abundant on moist soils in woodlands in areas with high humidity, such as the British Isles and western France.

Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata Beeches' is a hardy fern ideal for shaded woodland gardens and underplanting roses, thriving in moist, humid soils from spring to

Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata Beeches'

Scaly male fern 'Revolvens' thrives in shade, ideal for underplanting roses or shrubs, hardy to H5 and adds interest in spring and summer.

Dryopteris affinis 'Revolvens'

Dryopteris affinis subsp. pseudodisjuncta is a hardy fern ideal for shaded woodland gardens, perfect for underplanting roses and shrubs in spring and summer.

Dryopteris affinis subsp. pseudodisjuncta

Dryopteris bervis is a cultivar of the Dryopteris genus, which comprises ferns that can be evergreen or semi-evergreen with robust, upright or sprawling rhizomes forming rosettes of pinnate fronds. This clump-forming fern is suited to sheltered locations with full or partial shade, thriving in moist but well-drained clay or loam soils that are neutral to acidic. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens and remains of interest during the winter months. Cultivation involves planting in humus-rich soil, with propagation possible by division or spores.

Dryopteris bervis is a hardy H6 clump-forming fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded cottage and informal gardens, providing winter interest.

Dryopteris bervis

Dryopteris cycadina, the shaggy shield fern or black wood fern, is a species of deciduous or semi-evergreen fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to northern India, China, Taiwan and Japan. It grows to 60 cm (24 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide, and produces pale green fronds maturing to dark green, on erect rhizomes. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Dryopteris cycadina

Dryopteris dickinsii is a semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its clump-forming habit. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soils under full or partial shade, making it suitable for sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, including loam, clay, sand, and chalk. Ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs or enhancing cottage and informal gardens, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer while requiring low maintenance.

Dryopteris dickinsii is a semi-evergreen fern ideal for shaded, moist soils, perfect for underplanting roses and shrubs in cottage gardens.

Dryopteris dickinsii

Dryopteris erythrosora, commonly known as copper shield fern or Japanese shield fern, is a clump-forming fern within the Dryopteridaceae family. It is a semi-evergreen plant that typically grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size in 5 to 10 years. This fern is adaptable to a variety of light conditions, including full shade, full sun, and partial shade, and thrives in sheltered positions. It tolerates a wide range of soil types and pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained to poorly drained soils. It is a low-maintenance plant valued for its winter interest.

Copper shield fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is a semi-evergreen fern with coppery-pink juvenile fronds, hardy to H4 and ideal for shady cottage gardens.

Dryopteris erythrosora

It prefers cool, moist mixed or evergreen forests and rock crevices on alpine slopes, often growing on rotting logs and tree stumps and rocky slopes. It is characteristically riparian in nature, and is especially associated with stream banks. In the wild it grows across North America, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Aleutian Is. and other regions. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and clay and loam soil. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for cottage and informal garden. It tolerates neutral and acid soils, moist but well-drained conditions and west-facing, east-facing and north-facing aspects. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.

Dryopteris expansa is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family and belongs to the Dryopteris genus, which includes a variety of ferns characterized by their sturdy rhizomes and rosette-forming fronds. This species showcases fronds that are typically ovate, exhibiting a distinct pinnate division.

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Dryopteris expansa

Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as male fern, is a tufted deciduous fern belonging to the Dryopteridaceae family. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 5 to 10 years. This fern thrives in full or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. It prefers moist but well-drained or poorly-drained soils and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. Dryopteris filix-mas is low maintenance and remains of interest throughout the winter season.

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) is a hardy, shade-loving deciduous fern with lance-shaped fronds, ideal for cottage gardens and winter interest.

Dryopteris filix-mas

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Congesta' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Dryopteris genus, which comprises ferns with robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds. This cultivar is evergreen to semi-evergreen, maintaining its foliage through winter. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils such as clay or loam, preferring shaded, sheltered locations with neutral to acidic pH. Suitable for west, east, or north-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is well suited to cottage and informal gardens. Propagation is achieved by division or from spores.

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Congesta' is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded cottage gardens, providing winter interest and hardy to RHS

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Congesta'

Dryopteris fragrans, commonly known as the fragrant woodfern, a circumboreal fern, is the smallest of the Dryopteris species. The name refers to an appealing fruity fragrance (which some liken to primrose) that is exuded by aromatic glands found on the surface of fresh fronds. Others say that it has a spicy odor when dry. The fronds were traditionally made into a tea, as well as used as bedding by Native Americans. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and clay and loam soil. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for cottage and informal garden. It tolerates neutral and acid soils, moist but well-drained conditions and west-facing, east-facing and north-facing aspects. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.

Dryopteris fragrans is a fern from the Dryopteridaceae family, known for its robust growth habit and distinctive rosette formation. This species showcases fronds that can be either lanceolate or ovate, featuring a pinnate division, adding texture to any setting.

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Dryopteris fragrans

Dryopteris guanchica is a semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its clump-forming habit. Like others in its genus, it features robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds, thriving best in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade. Suitable for sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects, it adapts well to various soil types and pH levels. This hardy fern is ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as enhancing flower borders and informal gardens, providing winter interest with minimal maintenance.

Dryopteris guanchica is a semi-evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded borders and winter interest in low-maintenance UK gardens.

Dryopteris guanchica

Dryopteris juxtaposita is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. Like other Dryopteris ferns, it has robust rhizomes and forms rosettes of pinnate fronds. This cultivar thrives in moist, humus-rich soil that is neutral to acidic, preferring shaded, sheltered positions such as east, west, or north-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Dryopteris juxtaposita is an evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded cottage and informal gardens in spring and summer.

Dryopteris juxtaposita

Dryopteris lacera, commonly known as leathery wood fern, is a semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus. This clump-forming plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soils under shaded conditions, making it suitable for full or partial shade in sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, including loam, clay, sand, chalk, acid, alkaline, and neutral soils. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs, flower borders, and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Leathery wood fern (Dryopteris lacera) is a semi-evergreen fern ideal for shaded, moist soils, perfect for underplanting and low-maintenance gardens.

Dryopteris lacera

Dryopteris neorosthornii is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soils and prefers sheltered positions with full or partial shade, making it suitable for north, east, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels. Ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs or enhancing flower borders and informal gardens, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Dryopteris neorosthornii is a hardy fern for full or partial shade, ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs in cottage gardens from spring to summer.

Dryopteris neorosthornii

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.

Dryopteris nigropaleacea is an evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded cottage and informal gardens, hardy to RHS H6.

Dryopteris nigropaleacea

Dryopteris pacifica is a semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its clump-forming habit. Like other Dryopteris ferns, it produces rosettes of pinnately divided fronds that are lanceolate or ovate in shape. This cultivar thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, making it suitable for sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as for use in flower borders, cottage gardens, and low-maintenance planting schemes during spring and summer.

Dryopteris pacifica is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming fern ideal for shaded borders, underplanting roses, and low-maintenance cottage gardens.

Dryopteris pacifica

Dryopteris sheareri is a clump-forming fern cultivar belonging to the Dryopteris genus, known for its robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds. This semi-evergreen to evergreen fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, making it well-suited to sheltered, west-, east-, or north-facing aspects. It prefers neutral to acid clay or loam soils and is hardy to UK zone H6. Dryopteris sheareri is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer, and can be propagated by division or from spores.

Dryopteris sheareri is a semi-evergreen fern with robust fronds, ideal for shaded, moist soils in cottage and informal gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Dryopteris sheareri

Dryopteris sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold's wood fern or Asian wood fern, is an evergreen clump-forming fern from the Dryopteridaceae family. It grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size within 5 to 10 years. This fern thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including clay and loam, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Dryopteris sieboldii is low maintenance and provides winter interest in the garden.

Siebold's wood fern is an evergreen with bluish-green leathery fronds, ideal for shaded city gardens and winter interest, hardy to RHS H6.

Dryopteris sieboldii

Dryopteris uliginosa is a semi-evergreen fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its clump-forming habit. These ferns typically thrive in moist, humus-rich soils under shaded or partially shaded conditions, making them suitable for sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. They prefer a range of soil types including loam, clay, sand, and chalk, with pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, Dryopteris uliginosa is ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs, flower borders, and informal gardens, offering interest through spring and summer.

Dryopteris uliginosa is a semi-evergreen fern ideal for shaded, moist soils, perfect for underplanting roses and shrubs in low-maintenance gardens.

Dryopteris uliginosa

Dryopteris wallichiana, the alpine wood fern, is a robust species of deciduous or semi-evergreen fern in the family Dryopteridaceae, native to the Himalayas, Hawaii, Mexico and Jamaica. It grows to 90 cm (35 in) tall, occasionally 180 cm (71 in) by 75 cm (30 in) wide, with pale green tripinnate fronds, strongly contrasting with the dark brown ribs. A popular plant in cultivation, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Mature plants reach roughly 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full shade and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing, north-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Dryopteris wallichiana

Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' ('Hollasic') is a tufted alpine wood fern cultivar known for its semi-evergreen foliage. Growing to a height and spread of 0.5 to 1 metre within 2 to 5 years, it thrives in full shade and prefers sheltered positions. This fern adapts well to a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a pH range from acid to alkaline, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is a low-maintenance plant valued for its winter interest.

Dryopteris wallichiana Jurassic Gold alpine wood fern features rose to golden fronds, thrives in full shade, and adds winter interest to UK gardens.

Dryopteris wallichiana Jurassic Gold ('Hollasic')

Dryopteris x bootii is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. Like others in its genus, it features robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds, thriving best in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade. This cultivar is suited to sheltered positions with neutral to acidic clay or loam soils and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is particularly valued for adding interest in cottage and informal gardens during spring and summer.

Dryopteris x bootii is an evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, ideal for shaded cottage and informal gardens, hardy to RHS H6.

Dryopteris x bootii

Dryopteris x convoluta subsp. convoluta is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming fern cultivar within the Dryopteris genus, known for its robust rhizomes and pinnate fronds. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils rich in humus and prefers shaded, sheltered aspects such as north, east, or west-facing locations. Hardy to UK zone H5, this fern is suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as for use in flower borders, cottage gardens, and informal settings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a low-maintenance addition to shaded garden areas.

Dryopteris x convoluta subsp. convoluta is a hardy fern ideal for shaded borders and underplanting roses, offering low-maintenance interest in spring and

Dryopteris x convoluta subsp. convoluta

Lastreopsis marginans is a clump-forming evergreen fern cultivar within the Lastreopsis genus, part of the Dryopteridaceae family. It thrives in partial shade, ideally on a north-facing aspect with sheltered exposure, favouring fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is well suited for use as ground cover in woodland gardens. It is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons and can be propagated by spores or division.

Lastreopsis marginans is a hardy H5 fern ideal for partial shade, perfect as ground cover in woodland gardens with spring and summer interest.

Lastreopsis marginans

Polystichum aculeatum, commonly known as hard shield fern or prickly shield fern, is a bushy evergreen fern from the Dryopteridaceae family. It typically grows to a height and spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This fern thrives in full or partial shade, favouring north- or east-facing, sheltered aspects. It adapts well to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels, provided the soil is well-drained. Polystichum aculeatum is a low-maintenance plant valued for its winter interest.

Hard shield fern (Polystichum aculeatum) is a hardy H7 perennial with dark green, leathery fronds, perfect for shaded UK gardens and winter interest.

Polystichum aculeatum

Polystichum craspedosorum is a tufted cultivar of the Polystichum genus, which includes predominantly evergreen ferns with robust, short rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds arranged in rosettes. This evergreen fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and is suitable for shaded locations, including full and partial shade with north, east, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and can grow in a variety of soil types and pH levels. Polystichum craspedosorum is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, offering interest in spring and summer.

Polystichum craspedosorum is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, thriving in shade and moist soil, ideal for low-maintenance borders and underplanting.

Polystichum craspedosorum

Polystichum lentum is a tufted evergreen fern belonging to the genus Polystichum, known for its robust, short rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds arranged in neat rosettes. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soils and prefers full or partial shade, making it suitable for north, east, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and can tolerate a range of soil types and pH levels, from chalk to clay and acid to alkaline. Polystichum lentum is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.

Polystichum lentum is a hardy evergreen fern with neat rosettes, ideal for shaded, low-maintenance borders and underplanting in cottage gardens.

Polystichum lentum

Polystichum lonchitis is a species of fern known by the common name northern hollyfern, or simply holly-fern. It is native to much of the Northern Hemisphere from Eurasia to Alaska to Greenland and south into mountainous central North America. It has stiff, glossy green, erect fronds and grows in moist, shady, rocky mountain habitats. In the garden it prefers full shade and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.

Polystichum lonchitis, commonly known as mountain holly fern, is part of the Dryopteridaceae family and features evergreen fronds that are intricately divided and arranged in neat rosettes. This species, also referred to as northern holly fern, is noted for its robust, short rhizomes that provide stability and vigor.

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Polystichum lonchitis

Polystichum mohrioides is a tufted evergreen fern belonging to the genus Polystichum, known for its robust, short rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds arranged in orderly rosettes. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and is suitable for full or partial shade, making it ideal for north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Polystichum mohrioides is well suited for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering interest in spring and summer.

Polystichum mohrioides is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, thriving in shade and moist soil, ideal for low-maintenance borders and underplanting.

Polystichum mohrioides

Polystichum nepalense is a tufted evergreen fern cultivar within the Polystichum genus, known for its robust, short rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds arranged in orderly rosettes. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and prefers full or partial shade, making it suitable for north, east, or west-facing aspects. This hardy plant (H7) adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, from chalk to clay and acid to alkaline. Ideal for cottage and informal gardens, it is often used in flower borders, beds, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.

Polystichum nepalense is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, thriving in shade and moist soil, ideal for low-maintenance cottage gardens and underplanting.

Polystichum nepalense

Polystichum polyblepharum, the Japanese lace fern or tassel fern, is a species of plant in the wood fern family Dryopteridaceae, native to Japan and South Korea. Growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and broad, it forms clumps ("shuttlecocks") of evergreen fronds. It is grown in temperate regions as an ornamental subject, enjoying damp, well-drained soil in shade or dappled shade. It has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and north-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Polystichum polyblepharum

Polystichum set. 'Herrenhausen' is a cultivar of the fern genus Polystichum (family Dryopteridaceae). It follows the genus habit of producing a crown of fronds from a stout, slowly creeping rootstock. Polystichum species occur across the globe, with the greatest species richness in eastern Asia. Many members of the genus are terrestrial or grow on rock faces and are frequently recorded on stream banks, talus slopes and road cuts.

Polystichum set. 'Herrenhausen' is a Polystichum cultivar that forms a crown of fronds and suits planting on soil or rock in locations such as stream.

Polystichum set. 'Herrenhausen'

Polystichum set. 'Herrenhausen' | Polystichum fern

Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem' is a cultivated form of the soft shield fern, notable for its soft-textured, arching fronds with softly bristled pinnule tips. Fronds typically measure 30–120 cm long and remain fresh-looking through the season, the plant being evergreen or semi-evergreen. Stipes and many midribs carry cinnamon-brown scales that are visible close to the crown.

Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem' is a soft shield fern with 30–120 cm arching fronds and cinnamon-brown scaly stipes, suited to shaded, moist sites.

Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem'

Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem') | Shade

Polystichum vestitum is an evergreen, tufted fern cultivar within the Polystichum genus, known for its robust, short rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds arranged in orderly rosettes. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soils that are well-drained and can tolerate a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for full or partial shade, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and adapts well to both exposed and sheltered aspects, including north, east, and west-facing positions. This fern is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Polystichum vestitum is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds, thriving in shade and moist soils, ideal for low-maintenance borders and underplanting.