Polystichum polyblepharum - P9

Description
The Japanese lace fern (Polystichum polyblepharum) is a decorative design element in the garden with its glossy, feathery, medium green leaf fronds. 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. 70 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Polystichum setosum.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative feathery fronds

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Japanese lace ferns are medium green, pinnate, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese lace fern has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese lace fern sets beautiful accents together with: Wood Marbel, Christmas Rose, Tall Cowslip.

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
Woody edge, undergrowth, natural garden, shade