Japanese Lace Fern | Polystichum polyblepharum
Evergreen for year-round colour
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Hereford
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Japanese Lace Fern
Polystichum polyblepharum
- With its distinctive 'shuttlecock' form, this evergreen fern looks neat and elegant all year round, even when it's covered in frost! The young fronds emerge curled and covered in golden hairs, then mature to emerald green
- Perfect as a groundcover or for underplanting trees and shrubs, Polystichum will spread naturally without being invasive
- A hardy, low maintenance perennial plant which grows up to 80cm high and 90cm wide and is unbothered by pests and diseases
- Suitable for growing in pots on a shady patio
- No pruning needed
- A woodland classic which loves a position in dappled shade and is drought tolerant when mature
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Japanese Lace Fern thrives in moist, shady pots.
How big does it get?
Japanese Lace Fern typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Japanese Lace Fern prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Japanese Lace Fern prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Japanese Lace Fern requires regular watering to ensure the soil stays consistently moist, particularly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Japanese Lace Fern | Polystichum polyblepharum does not require pruning. You can simply remove any tatty or dead fronds in late winter or early spring to make way for new growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Japanese Lace Fern is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -20°C. It thrives across the UK and requires no winter protection even in colder northern regions.
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