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’.
Additional information
| Generic | Matteuccia |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Pruning Time | |
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