Name: Dryopteris filix-mas
Brand: Suttons
SKU: MH12993
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dryopteris filix-masMale Fern, Shield Fern

FROM £12.99

Stunning copper and amber autumn colours.
Adapts to dry, shaded environments.
Common in the UK’s natural landscapes.

1 x 9cm Potted Plant

Despatch By The End Of March 2025

KF7464

£12.99

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

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KA5185

£19.99

3 x 9cm Potted Plants

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KF7465

£19.99 ~~£38.97~~ SAVE 48%

1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant

Despatch By The End Of March 2025

KA5186

£29.99

From tightly coiled crosiers, rise upright, glowing green fronds which create an eye-catching shuttlecock form that reaches up to 120cm. Dryopteris filix-mas or ‘Male Fern’ is a vigorous variety that is native to the UK and is one of the few ferns that will tolerate dry shade. An easy-to-grow hardy perennial that requires little maintenance and will adapt to challenging situations. As the fronds begin to fade, they change copper in autumn, adding further interest in the garden. An excellent addition to woodland gardens where it looks very effective with other informal woodland plants such as Pulmonaria and Digitalis. Height: 120cm (47in). Spread: 100cm (39in).

Growing Information

Plant in partial shade in fertile, moist, acid or neutral, soil. Ferns prefer a soil that is rich in organic matter so add some well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting.

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Delivery Charge

Standard Charge

Packet seed only will incur a carriage charge of £2.99.

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Live Plants

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Non Standard Deliveries

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