Adiantum aethiopicum, also known as the common maidenhair fern, is a small fern of widespread distribution, occurring in Africa, Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand. Adiantum aethiopicum was one of the many species first described by Linnaeus, in this case in his Systema naturae in 1759. The specific epithet aethiopicum in this sense was the Latin term for Africa south of the then known world, that is to say, more or less Africa south of Egypt. In South Africa the species occurs widely, though not generally profusely, mainly on moist sandstone cliffs in full shade. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

Adiantum aethiopicum, commonly known as the common maidenhair fern or bush maidenhair fern, is part of the Pteridaceae family. This fern is distinguished by its shiny black stems and finely divided fronds that often exhibit rounded or fan-shaped segments, with spores developing beneath their reflexed edges.

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Adiantum aethiopicum

Adiantum bellum is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Adiantum genus, known for its deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage and lustrous black stems. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils under full or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with south, east, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, and patios, it is hardy to UK zone H6. This fern is particularly valued for spring and summer interest and can be propagated by spores or division.

Adiantum bellum is a clump-forming fern with lustrous black stems, ideal for shaded, moist soils and versatile in city or cottage gardens.

Adiantum bellum

Adiantum capillus-veneris var. fissum is a cultivar of the Adiantum genus, which comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen ferns known for their lustrous black stems and pinnately divided fronds. This clump-forming fern thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils under full or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through spores or division, making it a versatile choice for low-maintenance planting.

Adiantum capillus-veneris var. fissum is a hardy, clump-forming fern with lustrous black stems, ideal for shaded city gardens and underplanting roses.

Adiantum capillus-veneris var. fissum

Adiantum diaphanum, the filmy maidenhair fern, is a species of fern in the genus Adiantum, native to East Asia and Australasia, from southern Japan south to New Zealand. It grows to 20 cm long at the most, with very dark green fronds covered with bristles. In the garden it prefers full shade and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.

Filmy maidenhair (Adiantum diaphanum) is a member of the Pteridaceae family, known for its lustrous black stems and delicate fronds that are often pinnately divided. This fern exhibits fan-shaped segments and produces spores tucked away beneath its reflexed margins.

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Adiantum diaphanum

Adiantum formosum, known as the giant maidenhair or black stem maidenhair is a fern found in Australia and New Zealand. It was one of the many species authored by Scottish botanist Robert Brown, appearing in his 1810 work Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen. Its species name is the Latin adjective formosus "handsome" or "beautiful". Adiantum formosum is an attractive plant, with fronds up to 120 cm (48 in) high. In the wild it grows across New South Wales, New Zealand North, Queensland and Victoria. Grow it in full shade and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

Adiantum formosum, known as the giant maidenhair fern, is part of the Pteridaceae family and showcases the unique characteristics of the Adiantum genus. This fern features glossy black stems and typically divided pinnate fronds with fan-shaped or rounded segments, which release spores tucked beneath their reflexed edges. Commonly referred to as the Australian maidenhair fern or branching maidenhair fern, it offers a striking silhouette in any setting.

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Adiantum formosum

Adiantum platyphyllum is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Adiantum genus, known for its deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage and lustrous black stems. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers, this fern is hardy to UK zone H6. It is best propagated by spores or division and offers seasonal interest throughout spring and summer.

Adiantum platyphyllum is a clump-forming fern with lustrous black stems, ideal for shaded, moist gardens and low-maintenance borders in spring and summer.

Adiantum platyphyllum

Adiantum reniforme is a clump-forming fern cultivar within the Adiantum genus, known for its deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage and lustrous black stems. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with south, east, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and well-suited to a variety of soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Its winter interest and adaptability make it ideal for city gardens, patios, and as underplanting in informal or cottage-style borders.

Adiantum reniforme is a hardy fern (H6) ideal for shaded city gardens, patios, and underplanting, providing winter interest with low maintenance.

Adiantum reniforme

Adiantum tenerum 'Farleyense' is a cultivar of the Adiantum genus, which comprises deciduous or evergreen ferns with lustrous black stems and pinnately divided fronds. This brittle maidenhair fern forms clumps and has semi-evergreen foliage. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with a south, east, or west aspect. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and underplanting, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Brittle maidenhair fern 'Farleyense' is a semi-evergreen fern with lustrous black stems, ideal for shaded city gardens and underplanting roses, hardy to H6.

Adiantum tenerum 'Farleyense'

Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Adiantum genus, which comprises deciduous or evergreen ferns with lustrous black stems and pinnately divided fronds. This cultivar features semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, and patios, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory' is a semi-evergreen fern with lustrous black stems, ideal for shaded city gardens and low-maintenance borders in spring and

Adiantum tenerum 'Green Glory'

Adiantum venustrum is a species of maidenhair fern in the family Pteridaceae, recognised by the genus’s finely divided fronds set off by darker stipes. The fronds are bright green and the spore-bearing sori are borne close to the margins and are covered by reflexed flaps of leaf tissue. Plants in this group are associated with humus-rich, moist, well-drained sites and often occur on damp rock faces and around water seepage.

Adiantum venustrum (Maidenhair Fern) favours humid, humus-rich, well-drained sites and suits shaded, damp corners or damp rock faces in the garden.