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oriental chain fern

Woodwardia orientalis

Genus: Woodwardia
Family: Blechnaceae

About this plant

an evergreen fern with large, arching, divided fronds forming a plant to 1.5m tall and 2m wide. New fronds emerge a red to coppery orange colour before maturing to glossy green. Tiny plantlets are produced on the upper surface of the fronds

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in neutral, moderately fertile damp soil in partial shade; in frost prone areas shelter from cold, drying winds and protect in winter with a dry mulch

Pruning

Cut down old fronds when they deteriorate

Propagation

Propagate by spores; sow spores at 16°C in late summer or early autumn. Remove plantlets in autumn or divide in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years