Broad Buckler Fern
Broad Buckler Fern
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Dispatched when ready (Late Aug–Mid Oct)
Dryopteris dilatata
This is a close relative of the Male Fern and is also found throughout the British Isles in woods and hedgerows. Its fronds are pinnate three ways, as opposed to the Male Fern, which give them a more complex look. AGM
Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)
Growing Information
Flowering Period: N/A (Foliage Plant)
Colour: Green
Height: 60–120 cm
Position: Partial Shade / Full Shade
Soil: Moist but Well-drained, Humus-rich
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Native fern providing valuable shelter and habitat for wildlife.
Native Status: Native
Suitable For: Under Trees, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens
RHS Award of Garden Merit
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