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Dryopteris affinis
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Dryopteris affinis is a robust, semi-evergreen, dropping its fronds (leaves) in severe winters, hardy fern forming a rosette of upright fronds, which are bright yellow-green when young, maturing to rich green, with dense golden scales on the stems. The common name of Dryopteris affinis is golden shield fern or scaly male fern.Position: Thrives in a cool, sunny or shaded position in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Good for woodland gardens and naturalised planting schemes.
Planting: Water thoroughly or stand the pot in a bucket of water for half an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot, mix compost and a granular fertiliser with the soil from the hole, remove the pot, place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil, back fill with the soil/compost mix and firm down to prevent air pockets. Water well after planting and during dry spells during the first growing season.
Also looks brilliant when grown in containers of good compost.
Aftercare: Water during prolonged dry periods, whenever the soil dries out, especially when growing in sunny positions or in dry shade. Mulch around the base of the plant with a thick layer of organic material annually. This keeps in moisture, prevents weeds and adds nutrients to the soil.
Feeding: Feed in spring with a granular fertiliser.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged fronds as and when they appear.
- Product code
- 00428692
Facing position:
Partial Shade, Sun
How much sun:
Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual height:
90cm - 150cm
Leaf colour:
Variegated
Planting season:
Autumn-Spring
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