Gymnopteris, commonly known as rue-leaved fern, is a bushy evergreen fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. It thrives in partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but well-drained and neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this fern is suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs. It is best propagated by division of rhizomes in spring and is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

Rue-leaved fern (Gymnopteris) thrives in partial shade, is hardy (RHS H3), and ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs in spring and summer.

Gymnopteris

Gymnopteris vestita is a bushy evergreen fern cultivar belonging to the genus Gymnopteris in the Pteridaceae family. It thrives best in partial shade, ideally on a north-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs. Interest in this plant is primarily during spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by division of rhizomes in spring.

Gymnopteris vestita thrives in partial shade, is hardy (RHS H3), and perfect for underplanting roses and shrubs with spring to summer interest.