About
Herrenhausen' is a semi-evergreen fern. The new foliage uncurls in spring to show long, intricately-divided fronds up to 1m in height.
About the genus
Polystichum are mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns, with short stout rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds in neat shuttlecock-like rosettes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow s well in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet. Ideal for woodland gardens
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary. Cut back before new fronds emerge in spring
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe, division of rhizomes in spring or by bulbils in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free outdoors
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free