Athyrium filix-femina - P11

Description
The Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) with its feathery, light green leaf fronds is a decorative design element in the garden. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with soil that is as well-drained and lime-free as possible. In favourable conditions, this hardy fern reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows up to 70 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative feathery fronds

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Lady ferns are light green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Lady fern has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Overhanging.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Lady fern sets beautiful accents together with: Common hazelwort.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Use
Woody edge, undergrowth, natural garden