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Osmunda regalis Cristata - Royal Fern

Osmunda regalis Cristata
Royal Fern, Flowering Fern

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The Crested Royal Fern, a small fern with incised fronds. Fond of a cool environment, it will accompany hostas, masterworts, and fumitories in the shady areas of the garden. 
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

We grow all species near our stream, in the marshy soil of the banks where they thrive.

This variety differs from the species only by its delicately incised fronds at the end and its smaller adult size.

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Osmunda regalis Cristata - Royal Fern (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Deciduous - with beautiful autumn colours.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Osmunda

Species

regalis

Cultivar

Cristata

Family

Osmundaceae

Other common names

Royal Fern, Flowering Fern

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference94831

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Planting and care

This slow-growing fern should be planted near a stream in a marshy soil or in a cool understory, in a nutrient-rich soil without limestone. The deciduous foliage often displays beautiful autumn colours before entering dormancy.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, Rich in humus.

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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