Matteuccia struthiopteris - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) with its feathery, dark green leaf fronds is a decorative design element in the garden. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, moist to wet soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy fern reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 90 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative feathery fronds

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Ostrich fern are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Ostrich fern has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

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 Ostrich fern sets beautiful accents together with: Black Sea fairy flower.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Use
Woody edge, undergrowth, shade

Root
Stoloniferous.