Matteuccia struthiopteris fern, 2L
This luscious fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, produces intriguing, curlicue-like buds in the spring, which unfurl into lacy, lime green fronds in the summer, darkening as they mature. Matteuccia struthiopteris is ideal for cool, shady sites and wet areas, where its bright green foliage filters the light and creates a magical woodland effect.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) - 150cm (5ft) x 100cm (3ft 3in) - 150cm (5ft)
Features
This luscious fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, produces intriguing, curlicue-like buds in the spring, which unfurl into lacy, lime green fronds in the summer, darkening as they mature. Matteuccia struthiopteris is ideal for cool, shady sites and wet areas, where its bright green foliage filters the light and creates a magical woodland effect.
Forming neat clumps, it can also be grown in a shaded container, provided the soil is kept consistently moist. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
- Deciduous
- Hardy
- All well-drained soil types
- All aspects
- Full shade or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary
- To control its spread, lift and divide clumps in spring