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Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair fern)
1 hour care
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Adiantum pedatum
Other names
Maidenhair fern, American maidenhair
Genus
Adiantum Adiantum
Species
A. pedatum - A. pedatum is a hardy, deciduous fern. In early spring, delicate, mid-green leaves unfurl on dark brown, wiry stems and last until autumn.
Adiantum pedatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair fern) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a cool, shady position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Adiantum pedatum
Other names
Maidenhair fern, American maidenhair
Genus
Adiantum Adiantum
Species
A. pedatum - A. pedatum is a hardy, deciduous fern. In early spring, delicate, mid-green leaves unfurl on dark brown, wiry stems and last until autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair fern) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a cool, shady position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair fern)
Adiantum pedatum
This fern is growing in part sun with moist soil. (16/01/2012)
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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