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GoodHome Jumbo Perennial

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Ostrich ferns are truly lovely and invaluable for shady, moist areas of the garden. In spring, the beautiful rich green lacy fronds unfurl, forming a graceful arching mound of foliage. Perfect for adding structural interest to the garden

  • Beds and borders. Likes damp, preferably acid soil. ideal for growing at the pond edge or bog garden in Shady areas
  • Any type of soil - Moist
  • Plant in Early spring or autumn. Flowering period - Spring
  • Dig soil improver in to the soil. Dig a hole twice as big as the pot, remove the pot from the rootball and place in the hole, ensuring the top of the plant roots is level with the soil surface. Backfill soil around the roots and water well
  • After planting, water well during dry spells until roots are established. Remove dead fronds in early spring. Lift and divide large groups of plants in spring

Features and benefits

  • Ferns are invaluable for their gorgeous green foliage and elegant forms
  • This plant prefers the shady, damp areas of the garden
  • The beautiful, lush green leaves will add interesting structure to your garden
  • This fern is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil. For best results add plenty of organic matter or compost when planting

Specifications

ColourGreen
EdibleInedible
Eventual growth height1500mm
Flowering periodSpring
Harvesting periodSummer
Latin nameMatteuccia struthiopteris
Planting periodEarly spring or autumn
VarietyJumbo
Product code5059340054520