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0.45m
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0.45m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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2 hours care
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Polystichum aculeatum (Hard shield fern) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in a most cool, moist, lightly shaded site or full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, 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
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The hard shield-fern is an attractive foliage plant for a shaded border or rockery. Few invertebrates are closely associated with ferns. Ladybirds may shelter in the dead fronds.
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- Posted: Tue. 2nd June 2009 16:39
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