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Doodia

 A small genus of ferns with a couple of garden worthy options. The genus was named after Samuel Doody, botanist and the first curator of the Chelsea Physic Gardens and a notable cryptogamic botanist.
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  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Evergreen fern from New Zealand, hardy (just) with bright red new fronds giving quite a startling colour effect.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £7.95
Price: (3 or more plants) £7.50


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