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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Onoclea sensibilis
Other names: Sensitive fern, Bead fern, Japanese ostrich fern, Ostrich fern
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Genus: Onoclea
Species: O. sensibilis - O. sensibilis is a deciduous fern with broad, pale green, lobed fronds.
Onoclea sensibilis is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage: Pale-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading, Arching
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation: Plant in most cool, moist, light shade in slightly acid soil. Can also tolerate very wet sites.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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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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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive 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 13:04
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