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Pteris cretica Hardy form

Pteris cretica Hardy form

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

This is a form that has been grown in gardens, in Hampshire and beyond and proven hardy. We have propagated them by division. To 80cm evergreen but will need the old fronds removing as the new ones emerge in Spring. once pinnate glassy green fronds, narrower in the fertile pinnae.

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Pteris nipponica

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A fine species of Ribbon Fern, light green fronds with a with white strip. Not for a really cold spot, no colder than - 6 degrees c. Very good in a pot or a sheltered courtyard or similar.

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Pteris umbrosa

Pteris umbrosa

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A new species which is proving to be hardy. Growing up to around 60cm tall and evergreen. Needs moist fertile soil.


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