Name
Athyrium otophorum var. okanum
Common Name
Eared lady fern
What you get
You will receive a fully rooted 1ltr pot.
About
Athyrium okanum is a very distinct deciduous fern with pale green fronds and a dark purple mid rib. It forms a neat clump up to 50cm in height and spread, and it tends to keep its fronds later into the autumn than most lady ferns. Thrives in shade and most soil types.
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.
Uses
Great plants for the shady garden border, woodland planting creating a fernery or stumpery or as pot plants for a shady spot.
