Overview
Lastreopsis marginans is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Lastreopsis, part of the Dryopteridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lastreopsis marginans grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover and woodland gardens.
About
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.
About the genus
Lastreopsis, known as shieldfern, is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Elaphoglossoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lastreopsis
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lastreopsis marginans size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, woodland gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lastreopsis marginans
- Propagation
- Spores, division
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lastreopsis marginans?
Lastreopsis marginans prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lastreopsis marginans need?
Lastreopsis marginans grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Lastreopsis marginans hardy in the UK?
Lastreopsis marginans has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lastreopsis marginans?
Spores, division.
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