Overview
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' is a clump forming, spreading branched ferns in the genus Matteuccia, part of the Onocleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' is a deciduous fern cultivar within the Matteuccia genus, known for its clump-forming and spreading branched habit. It produces rosettes of pinnately divided fronds that emerge in spring and continue through summer. This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under full or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with north, east, or west aspects. Suitable for clay, loam, or sand soils with acid to neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
About the genus
Matteuccia is a genus of ferns with one species: Matteuccia struthiopteris. The species epithet struthiopteris comes from Ancient Greek words στρουθίων (strouthíōn) "ostrich" and πτερίς (pterís) "fern".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Matteuccia
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa'?
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' need?
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' hardy in the UK?
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa' 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 Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Erosa'?
Division in spring, Spores.
