Dryopteris f.-m. 'Crispa' - P9

Description
The Golden male fern 'Crispa' (Dryopteris affinis) is a decorative design element in the garden with its feathery, dark green leaf fronds. The amber-coloured shoots are an interesting detail. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy fern reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Dryopteris borreri.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * amber-yellow shoots * decorative feathery leaf fronds

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Golden male fern 'Crispa's are dark green, pinnate. Amber-yellow shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Golden male fern 'Crispa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 Golden male fern 'Crispa' sets beautiful accents together with: Caucasian forget-me-not, heart-leaved foamflower.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
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
Pruning, group planting, woodland edge