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Polystichum setiferum Acutilobum Group

Polystichum setiferum Acutilobum Group

Low Maintenance

Genus: Polystichum
Family: Dryopteridaceae

About this plant

Clump-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns, with broad, lance-shaped, finely divided fronds, clothed with white scales as they unfurl. The largest fronds can bear small plantlets on the upper-sides.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamClaySandy

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but free draining soil in partial shade. Can tolerate sun if the soil remains moist. See how to grow ferns

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or plantlets

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years