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fern asparagus [2]

Asparagus setaceus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: asparagus fern, feathery asparagus, lace fern [2]

About this plant

A bushy tuberous perennial developing twining stems to 2.5m tall, with fine feathery bright green foliage, small white flowers and deep purple berries

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a loam based potting compost such as John Innes No.2 in bright filtered light sheltered from hot sun. Keep frost free. Water freely from spring to mid-autumn; water more sparingly in winter. Pot on in spring. Provide support

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn or early spring, germinate at 16°C (61°F). Divide in early spring

Pests

May be damaged by glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs, tortrix moth and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years