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ostrich fern [3]

Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Matteuccia
Family: Onocleaceae
Common Names: shuttlecock fern [2]

About this plant

Produces large fronds in the characteristic shuttlecock shape which gives a dramatic effect in the garden. The extraordinary fiddleheads unfurl to bright green, feathery fronds and can reach over 2 meters.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

To be at its best this fern needs a moist, shaded position and benefits from soil improved with leaf litter or similar organic matter.

Pruning

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years