About

A graceful fern, reaching 30-90cm, with arching fronds in a shuttlecock form. It unfurls attractive fronds in spring.

About the genus

Pellaea can be evergreen or deciduous, tufted ferns with pinnate to tripinnate fronds

Plant details

Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, damp borders

Care notes

CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade
PruningRemove old fronds in spring
PropagationDivide in spring or spores
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceFoliar disease rare