Overview
Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' is a matforming ferns in the genus Polypodium, part of the Polypodiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' is an evergreen, matforming fern cultivar from the Polypodium genus, known for its creeping rhizomes and simple or pinnate fronds. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil with shade, preferring full or partial shade in sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of soil types including loam, chalk, and sand with acid to alkaline pH, it is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering interest in 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane'
- 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane'?
Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' need?
Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' hardy in the UK?
Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane' 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 (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane'?
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 cambricum 'Barrowii'Welsh polypody 'Barrowii'
- Polypodium vulgarecommon polypody
- Polypodium cambricum Semilacerum Group