Ostrich Fern, Shuttlecock Fern. A beautiful fern with bright pale green fronds which unfurl in spring to form tight ‘shuttlecocks’. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1m. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Matteuccia struthiopteris
A beautiful fern with bright pale green fronds which unfurl in spring to form tight ‘shuttlecocks’.
Category: Ferns
Additional information
Generic | Matteuccia |
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Species | struthiopteris |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Ostrich Fern, Shuttlecock Fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Dryopteridaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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