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Dryopteris dilatata 'Cristata' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dryopteris dilatata 'Cristata'

Dryopteris dilatata 'Cristata'

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Genus: Dryopteris
Family: Dryopteridaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern producing an erect rhizome bearing shuttlecock-like rosettes of tightly packed, triangular to lance-shaped, dark green fronds, with finely divided, crested segments

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkClay

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. For more information see how to grow ferns.

Pruning

No pruning required. Can remove any faded fronds

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years