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fancy fern

Dryopteris intermedia

Low Maintenance

Genus: Dryopteris
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Common Names: intermediate wood fern

About this plant

A clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaflets or pinnae. The underside of mature fronds are often covered in fine hairs.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamChalk

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Mulch soils to help maintain moisture levels. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

Pruning

Remove any dead or damaged fronds as required

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years