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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' (Male fern 'Linearis Polydactyla')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'
Other names
Male fern 'Linearis Polydactyla', Many-fingered male fern, Slender crested male fern
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Variety or Cultivar
'Linearis Polydactyla' _ 'Linearis Polydactyla' is a robust, deciduous to semi-evergreen fern forming a large, shuttlecock-like clump of lance-shaped, forked, erect to arching, mid- to bright green fronds with narrow, widely-spaced pinnae.
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' (Male fern 'Linearis Polydactyla') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
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.
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, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'
Other names
Male fern 'Linearis Polydactyla', Many-fingered male fern, Slender crested male fern
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Variety or Cultivar
'Linearis Polydactyla' _ 'Linearis Polydactyla' is a robust, deciduous to semi-evergreen fern forming a large, shuttlecock-like clump of lance-shaped, forked, erect to arching, mid- to bright green fronds with narrow, widely-spaced pinnae.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' (Male fern 'Linearis Polydactyla') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
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.
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, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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