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Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca' (Korean rock fern 'Roca')
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2 hours care
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per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca'
Other names
Korean rock fern 'Roca', Aspidium tsussimense 'Roca'
Genus
Polystichum Polystichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Roca' _ 'Roca' is a a compact, clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright, narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, bipinnate, mid- to bright green fronds with pointed pinnae and frond tips.
Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca' is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
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
Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca' (Korean rock fern 'Roca') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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
Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca'
Other names
Korean rock fern 'Roca', Aspidium tsussimense 'Roca'
Genus
Polystichum Polystichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Roca' _ 'Roca' is a a compact, clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright, narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, bipinnate, mid- to bright green fronds with pointed pinnae and frond tips.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Polystichum tsussimense 'Roca' (Korean rock fern 'Roca') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | 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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