Overview
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' is a matforming ferns in the genus Polypodium, part of the Polypodiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii', known as Welsh polypody 'Barrowii', is an evergreen, matforming fern cultivar belonging to the Polypodium genus. This genus features ferns with creeping rhizomes and simple or pinnate fronds. 'Barrowii' thrives in moist, humus-rich soil under shaded conditions, preferring full or partial shade with a sheltered aspect. It is suitable for a variety of soil types and pH levels, including loam, chalk, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, flower borders, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, offering interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polypodium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Chalk, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii'
- Propagation
- Division in spring or early summer, Sow spores at 15-16°C when ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free outdoors
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free outdoors
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii'?
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' need?
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, chalk and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' hardy in the UK?
Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii'?
Division in spring or early summer, Sow spores at 15-16°C when ripe.
More in the Polypodium genus
- Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman'polypody 'Sarah Lyman'
- Polypodium vulgarecommon polypody
- Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane'
- Polypodium cambricum Semilacerum Group