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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Other names: Ostrich fern, Ostrich-feather fern, Shuttlecock fern
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Genus: Matteuccia
Species: M. struthiopteris - M. struthiopteris is a deciduous fern forming large erect rosettes with bright green, fronds surrounding shorter, brownish fronds.
Matteuccia struthiopteris is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Cream in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich fern) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in most cool, moist, shade. Can tolerate very wet sites.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich fern) has also been used in The Foreign & Colonial Investments' Garden for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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Comment from
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Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich fern) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 13:02
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