Ferns
We stock a small range of ferns. Perfect as understory companion planting for Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Ferns can add interesting foliage and texture to any planting scheme, they can be very versatile putting up with some of the more awkward gaps in the garden such as cooler, shadier, sheltered spots of East and North facing borders. Ferns do like to be kept moist but like Rhododendrons do not like to have their roots sat in water for long periods. If planted in a sunnier spot, we do recommend keeping them well watered in the summer months and a good mulch to help retain moisture. Most ferns are semi evergreen, but we do also stock one or two evergreen varieties.
Asplenium scolopendrium AGM (Hart's Tongue Fern)
(H6) Asplenium scolopendrium. Other common name Hart's tongue fern.
This evergreen fern forms rosettes of rich green, pointed fronds, 30-75cm in length. In gardens, the plants are good for shaded wild areas, and are also invaluable for year round interest among shrubs or other shade and moisture loving perennials.
Grow Asplenium scolopendrium in moist, fertile, neutral or alkaline soils, full or...