About
Osmunda regalis 'Hillii' is a selected form of the royal fern producing the characteristic large, bipinnate fronds and stately habit of the species. A rewarding and ornamental fern for a moist, shaded, woodland border.
About the genus
Osmunda are medium-sized to large deciduous ferns from wet habitats with erect or arching, pinnate or bipinnate fronds bearing spores either on modified pinnae or on separate, smaller fronds. Excellent ferns for moist, shaded positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.