Shaggy Shield Fern Dryopteris cycadina
Shaggy Shield Fern

Dryopteris cycadina

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Features

notes
Adding interest to a landscape, the semi-evergreen Shaggy Shield Fern forms a rosette of fronds, with black scales on the stipes (or ridges) providing contrast with the bright green blades.
Insights

Bursting out of the ground in a neat fountain shape, use this fern as a feature in a dark corner of the garden or for a simple, minimalist garden design. This fern is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.

Details
  • Hardy
  • Clump forming
Planting
  • Moist soil
  • All aspects
  • Partial sunlight or shade
Care
  • Remove any dead leaves after winter to allow light in for new growth
  • Enjoys moist, well drained soil in a cool position
  • Leaves can turn yellow and burn if exposed to excessive full sun