Polystichum Herrenhausen
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notes
One of the loveliest features of the British native fern Polystichum setiferum Herrenhausen are the new, tightly curled shoots of its fronds (aptly called ‘croziers’, after a bishop’s staff) which are both silky textured and pearly white. Being evergreen, the fern provides elegance in awkward, shady corners throughout the year.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 90cm (2ft 11in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
One of the loveliest features of the British native fern Polystichum setiferum Herrenhausen are the new, tightly curled shoots of its fronds (aptly called ‘croziers’, after a bishop’s staff) which are both silky textured and pearly white. Being evergreen, the fern provides elegance in awkward, shady corners throughout the year.
Insights
Unlike its larger relations, P. Herrenhausen is compact, emerging in the spring from a restrained rosette, which makes it ideal for the front of a shady, damp border, for planting under trees or in a well-watered container.
Details
Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- North or East aspect
- Partial sunlight or Full Shade
Care
Either cut back the old foliage in early January to allow space for spring bulbs, or leave them in place until April when the new fronds appear.
Glossary