Matteuccia struthiopteris 2L
Product Code: 187702
£14.99
- Common Name: Ostrich Fern / Shuttlecock Fern
- M. struthiopteris is a deciduous, stoloniferous fern forming colonies of erect rosettes to 1.5m in height, with lance-shaped, bright green, bipinnatifid sterile fronds surrounding shorter, brownish fertile fronds
- Foliage: Deciduous Habit: Suckering
- Position: Full shade, Partial shade. Aspect: South-facing or West-facing or East-facing or North-facing.
- Soil: Loam, Sand, Clay. Moisture: Moist but well-drained. pH: Acid, Neutral
- Ultimate height: 1-1.5 metres. Ultimate spread: 1.5-2.5 metres. Time to ultimate height: 5-10 years
- Suggested planting locations: Cottage and informal garden, Low maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Description
Description
A beautiful fern with bright, pale green fronds which unfurl in spring to form tight 'shuttlecocks'. H&S: 1.6m x 1m. Prefers a moist soil in a shady position.