Name
Cyrtomium fortunei (AGM)
Common Name
Holly fern
What you get
You will receive a fully rooted 2ltr pot.
About
Cyrtomium fortunei has erect fronds that are pale green and have a matt apperance. It is evergreen and grows upto 60cm in height and spread. It is one of the best hardy evergreen ferns and it thrives in sun or shade and in most soil conditions.
Family
Origin
Japan
Planting and care
Ferns generally prefer shade and a moist position, especially in the hottest parts of the day. Most shady garden borders or woodland areas are perfect. If the area you are planting on is dry, or you are planting in summer make sure they are well watered until they are established. You should not need to feed your ferns in the garden, but a good mulch will help greatly.
Soil
Ferns will grow on most soils as long as your soil is not at the extreme ends of the pH scale (on chalk ). Adding organic matter to your soil will help retain moisture in a sandy soil or open up the structure of a clay soil to stop water logging. Adding a good mulch will also help keep down weeds.
UsesGreat plants for the shady garden border, woodland planting, creating a fernery or as a pot plant for a shady spot.