Trees, climbers and grasses
Male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
A hardy native fern with shuttlecock fronds, for a shaded corner. Copes with dry shade once it is established.
€8 11 in stock this week
At a glance
- Shade
- Water in dry spells
- Grows to 1m, spreads 90cm
- Shuttlecock fronds, spring to frost
- Plant in the middle of a border
From our experts
How to grow it.
- Comb the old growth out by hand in spring.
- Do not cut into the crown of an evergreen grass.
- Plant in free-draining soil; it needs little feeding.
Advice is free. Ask us in store, or ring 0404 46580
- Pay on collection Reserve online and pay when you collect.
- Held for you We keep it under your name until you come in for it.
- Advice from our team Over twenty years of horticulture behind every answer.
Companion plants
Plant it with.
These grow well alongside it. We would also suggest hellebore and snowdrop; ask us if you do not see them in stock.
One of each, €16.50
reserved together under your name.
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