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If you have always wanted to
grow hardy ferns in the garden
and have not been able to obtain
them, or are not sure what their
real requirements are, read
on. Ferns grow best in semi-shade
or full shade. Contrary to general
opinion they do not require
acid soil. They are perennial
plants which, with age develop
into big clumps with fronds
of great beauty. Some varieties
die right down in the winter
and at the first sign of spring
burst into life again. Other
varieties remain green all winter
with the fronds dying back when
the new fronds develop in the
spring. All varieties sold by
us as hardy are completely hardy
in this country, many of them
being native British ferns.
All our ferns are pot grown
and will transfer easily into
the planting position because
the rootball will be left undisturbed.
Every fern is labelled to variety,
height and planting conditions
necessary.
Ferns Suitable for Dry
Shade: The asplenium,
dryopteris and polypodium varieties
will all tolerate dry as well
as moist shade. These plants
will need to be kept well watered
during the first season, and
when planting it is best to
mulch with leaf mould, garden
compost or bark rather than
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