Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata The King’ (Hardy Male Fern) 11cm Pot

A cultivar of the native male fern, Dryopteris affinis, which is found in woodlands in wetter parts of Ireland, this is a handsome, semi-evergreen fern that keeps its leaves almost all year round. The young fronds unfurl a golden green and the plant retains a fresh, bright appearance throughout the summer. Try it in a moist shady border with other woodland plants.

Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. Cut back decayed fronds in winter to allow new growth to emerge.

Supplied in an 11cm pot

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