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Adiantum - Maidenhair Ferns

 Beautiful, exquisite ferns that will appreciate damp, partial shade and shade.
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Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A short growing form with imbricate pinnules to this easy hardy maidenhair fern. To 20 cm tall.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £7.50
Price: (3 or more plants) £6.95


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Adiantum x mairisii AGM

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A larger growing hybrid of the native Adiantum capillus-veneris said to be hardy but I think suitable for a sheltered spot to 45cm tall and wide. A lovely new addition.

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Adiantum microphyllum

Adiantum microphyllum

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Needs moist but well drained soil, has survived -5 *c overnight with us but must be considered tender. Pinnules small and delicate of pale yellow green. For a very sheltered spot or garden, or cold glasshouse.

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Adiantum pedatum AGM

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

The hardy maidenhair fern from the woods of North America. A must for any woodland garden. In the open garden, much better in this larger typical form. Deciduous.


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Adiantum venustum AGM

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

The hardy creeping maidenhair fern from the Himalayas. Will spread to form dense ground cover. Evergreen. Not for very dry soils.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £6.85
Price: (3 or more plants) £6.45


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