English Maidenhair Fern
A delicate fern for sheltered shaded positions
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The English Maidenhair Fern appears to be delicate and cute but once established is very hardy. The long fronds are made up of black stems with small, light green leaves. This plant adds a gentle and lacy texture to your garden scheme.
Top Tip
Awarded the prestigous Award of Garden of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, the English Maidenhair Fern is a great option for shady groundcover.
How to care for English Maidenhair Fern
Aspect
Happiest in shade but tolerates partial shade.

Care Level
Remove dried up fronds at the base of the plant to ensure this fern is always looking its best.

Watering
Remember it is better to give large, less frequent drinks.

Feeding
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Throughout the spring and summer feed with a liquid fertiliser to boost growth.

Soil
Make sure the soil is well drained but damp.
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Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Asplenium trichomanes
PLANT TYPE
Always green (Evergreen)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Small
HARDINESS
Very hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
2L
TOXICITY
None that are reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (10 YEARS)
Height - 0.5m - Width - 0.5m
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