Polypodium vulgare
Common polypody fern
Polypodium Polypodium
P. vulgare - P. vulgare is a fern forming alternating, triangular-shaped fronds divided all the way back to the central stem.
Polypodium vulgare is: Evergreen
Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Dark-green, Green in All seasons
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
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Polypodium vulgare (Common polypody fern) will reach a height of 4in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Foliage only
Plant in any cool, moist, lightly shaded site. If in full sun give plenty of moisture. Will also tolerant dry shade, but water regularly in their first season and mulch well.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Polypodium vulgare
Common polypody fern
Polypodium Polypodium
P. vulgare - P. vulgare is a fern forming alternating, triangular-shaped fronds divided all the way back to the central stem.
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Dark-green, Green in All seasons
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
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Polypodium vulgare (Common polypody fern) will reach a height of 4in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Foliage only
Plant in any cool, moist, lightly shaded site. If in full sun give plenty of moisture. Will also tolerant dry shade, but water regularly in their first season and mulch well.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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Polypodium vulgare
This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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