Ferns – Wykeham Gardens

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Asplenium scolopendrium angustifolium (Hart’s Tongue Fern)

Blechnum spicant (Hard Fern)

As they age the feathery, dark green fronds of this handsome, evergreen ‘hard fern’ spread semi-horizontally to form an attractive, rosette-like shape. One of our recommended varieties, it provides all-year interest for shady areas of the garden and companionship for shade-loving, woodland plants, it also copes well in dry shade.

Prefers part shade / full shade and a moist but free draining soil.

H 50cm S 45cm

Cheilanthes lanosa (Hairy Lip Fern)

An exception among shade-loving ferns, this species prefers a loose, gritty rock garden type situation. It forms a low, tufted clump of finely divided fronds, covered on both sides with soft rust-brown hairs.

Prefers part shade / full sun and a free draining soil.

H 30cm S 30m

Dryopteris ‘Critsata The King’

This is one of the largest and most accommodating crested ferns it is possible to grow. Each leaflet displays a crest or tuft at the end, transforming the plant into a graceful yet large specimen that is eye-catchingly imposing in a mixed border or fernery.

Prefers full or part shade and a moist soil.

H 1.2m S 90cm

Rabbit resistant

Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’

When they first emerge in spring, the fronds of this unusual new variety are an eye-catching golden orange, but as they mature and develop a spreading habit, their colour changes to light green. This award-winning fern will liven up a shady border – and can also be potted for the patio.

Prefers light or partial shade and a moist soil.

H 75cm S 60cm

Dryopteris felix-mas ‘Barnesii’ (Narrow Male Fern)

This is a large attractive, deciduous clump-forming fern with delicate, slightly ruffled, mid-green coloured fronds. Upright in habit, the foliage holds its form well and is often used in flower arrangements.

Prefers part / full shade and a moist soil.

H 1.5m S 1m

Polystichum ‘Dahlem’ (Soft Shield Fern)

A tough and reliable plant, this is one of the most attractive ferns with finely dissected, semi-evergreen fronds that are more erect than other forms of this species. Will also do well in a dry shady spot.

Prefers part / full shade and a moist soil.

H 80cm S 50cm

Polystichum munitum (Sword Fern)

Lustrous, dark green fronds up to 90cm long arranged in a distinctive shuttlecock-like shape. This evergreen fern is aptly named since the substantial fronds resemble large swords. Perfect for providing all year foliage interest for a mixed border.

Prefers part / full shade and moist soil.

H 1.2m S 1m