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Polystichum setiferum (Congestum Group) 'Congestum Cristatum'

Polystichum setiferum (Congestum Group) 'Congestum Cristatum'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Polystichum
Family: Dryopteridaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming dwarf evergreen fern with dense, upright fronds, overlapping leaflets and mildly crested frond tips.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandyClay

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 FacingNorth FacingSouth 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

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years