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Polystichum Aculeatum | Hard Shield Fern

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Polystichum Aculeatum | Hard Shield Fern

Polystichum Aculeatum | Hard Shield Fern

£9.99

Our native, evergreen shuttlecock fern. The long and lustrous fronds of this evergreen native fern form a distinctive shuttlecock shape, which...

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Plant description

Our native, evergreen shuttlecock fern. The long and lustrous fronds of this evergreen native fern form a distinctive shuttlecock shape, which is ideal for adding year-round structural interest to shady borders or woodland settings. Polystichum aculeatum is also invaluable for underplanting deciduous trees (where little else will grow), and it looks great when teamed with larger leaved hostas, foxgloves or brunneras.
Position

Position

Partial shade / shade

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

5 year guarantee

5 year guarantee

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Fast, Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Toxicity
No
Dimensions
9cm pot
Product Code
RH30005592

Care guide

When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. In spring, before the new growth emerges, cut back dead, damaged or tatty-looking fronds to their base.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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