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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Dryopteris affinis Cristata The King
Crested Male Fern
Flower Color
Description
A robust, nearly evergreen fern to 1.2m tall, with rosettes of erect to arching bipinnate fronds, handsomely crested at the tips of the fronds and pinnae
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5LP089010V0025Z00020 | €12.75 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.