Buckler Fern

Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow-growingHardiness: fully hardyThis striking deciduous fern has triangular-shaped fronds, which are coppery-red when young and slowly mature to dark green.

One of our recommended plants, it needs plenty of moisture and contrasts beautifully with evergreen ferns and other woodland plants.Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole.

Cut back decayed fronds in winter to allow new growth to emerge.

Vendor: Crocus.co.uk

	£6.99