Holly Fern | Cyrtomium Clivicola
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Holly Fern
Cyrtomium Clivicola
- Cyrtomium clivicola, also known as Holly Fern, is an evergreen fern with glossy, leathery fronds that add a touch of year-round beauty to the landscape. Its dark green foliage and distinctive holly-like appearance make it an excellent choice for adding structure and texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or containers.
- Thrives in a sheltered spot and prefers partial or full shade
- Perfect for a shady corner of the garden or for underplanting trees and shrubs
- Brings colour, texture and year-round interest to cottage or woodland planting schemes, streams, ponds and water gardens
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Holly Fern can be grown in a 30 cm pot, thriving in shaded, cool spots below 22°C.
How big does it get?
Holly Fern typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Holly Fern requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Holly Fern prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Holly Fern thrives in consistently moist soil and should be watered generously, aiming for 2 to 3 cm of water per week, especially if temperatures rise above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Holly Fern generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Cyrtomium clivicola holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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