Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'
Male fern 'Barnesii'
Dryopteris Dryopteris
'Barnesii' _ 'Barnesii' is an upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern bearing narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, pinnate, mid- to bright green fronds with oval to triangular, toothed pinnae.
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' is: Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Upright
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Green in All seasons
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Division, Spores
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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' (Male fern 'Barnesii') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Plant in a cool, moist, lightly shaded site or in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in the first season and mulch well.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'
Male fern 'Barnesii'
Dryopteris Dryopteris
'Barnesii' _ 'Barnesii' is an upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern bearing narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, pinnate, mid- to bright green fronds with oval to triangular, toothed pinnae.
Garden origin
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Upright
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Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Green in All seasons
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Division, Spores
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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' (Male fern 'Barnesii') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Plant in a cool, moist, lightly shaded site or in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in the first season and mulch well.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
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, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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