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1m
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0.8m
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5-10 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Polystichum polyblepharum
Other names: Japanese tassel fern
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Genus: Polystichum
Species: P. polyblepharum - P. polyblepharum is a hardy evergreen fern producing shuttlecocks of dark green fronds covered in golden hairs.
Polystichum polyblepharum is: Evergreen
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)
Polystichum polyblepharum (Japanese tassel fern) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1m 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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Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Matthew
what is the plants barings for this plant?
e.gNorth-facing,East-facing,South-facing or West-facing.
Exposed/sheltered.
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- Posted: Wed. 2nd November 2011 18:15
- Last reply: Wed. 2nd November 2011 19:06
Comment from
Matthew
what are the signs or threats to the health of this plant and how to control?
what affects from seasonal weather ti this plant?
e.g. effects soil conditions
what environmental effects has an impact on this plant?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Thu. 27th October 2011 13:31
- Last reply: Sun. 30th October 2011 16:39
Comment from
Nicola
Polystichum polyblepharum (Japanese tassel 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 13:15
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