Brittle Bladder Fern. An evergreen clump-forming fern with delicate, deeply divided, pale grey-green fronds. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Shaded site. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cystopteris fragilis
An evergreen clump-forming fern with delicate, deeply divided, pale grey-green fronds.
Additional information
| Generic | Cystopteris |
|---|---|
| Species | fragilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Brittle Bladder Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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