Royal Fern. A deciduous fern forming dense clumps of red-flushed fronds in spring becoming bright green. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’
A deciduous fern forming dense clumps of red-flushed fronds in spring becoming bright green.
Category: Ferns
Additional information
Generic | Osmunda |
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Species | regalis |
Varietry | 'Purpurascens' |
Common Name | Royal Fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Osmundaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Wet |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Bog garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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