Dryopteris cycadina - shaggy shield fern Plants / Ferns Shaggy shield fern is a lovely fern with geometrically regular architecture. Individual leaflets are deep green and glossy, composed around a nearly black stem. The fronds are mostly upright making an attractive specimen plant beneath tree canopies. It is hardy to about -30°C. Cut off all leaves in … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:44:45 (38597 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dryopteris marginalis - Leather Wood Fern Plants / Ferns Marginal shield fern is an evergreen fern, which grows as a non-spreading, vase-shaped clump with handsome gray-green, leathery fronds. The evergreen fronds provide good interest in the winter landscape Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. … Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:45:30 (20107 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Asplenium scolopendrium - hart´s tongue fern Plants / Ferns Hart’s tongue fern is the only hardy fern with entire edge. There are not individual leaflets as on other species but one wide, bright green and glossy leaf. They respond well to fertilizing: the more nutrients – the bigger leaves. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:17:55 (47339 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustifolia' - hart´s tongue fern Plants / Ferns Angustifolia is a variety of hart’s tongue fern. It is a hardy fern with entire edge. In fact, the edges on this variety are serrated or curled and the leaves are narrower compared to the species. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:34:18 (25768 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Blechnum gibbum - Silver Lady Fern Plants / Ferns Silver Lady Tree Fern (Blechnum brasiliense Silver Lady ) An exotic foliage plant that brings feathery greenery to a homes interior. Simply give this easy to grow fern moderate light, even moisture and minimal fertilizer and you will have a constant green companion. Dont over pot, this will keep its … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:26:51 (39264 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - soft shield fern Plants / Ferns This fern brings softness to your shady garden. The fronds are very decorative, composed of many, tiny leaflets forming a lacy-like, glossy leaves of bright green colour. They are evergreen. Though they are very hardy and can withstand heavy frosts evergreen we suggest cutting off all leaves in spring … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:49:16 (31175 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata' - Crested Lady Fern Plants / Ferns This elegant fern fills shady, moist areas where other plants fail. In time, it will form graceful stands and provide a lush habitat for songbirds. Lacy fronds grow up to 30 long and 12-24 wide, with an interesting crested appearance. Great for ground cover, rock gardens and borders - it also makes a … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:31:39 (23498 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern Plants / Ferns This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:09:05 (24429 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern Plants / Ferns An evergreen fern with a different mood for each season, this variety unfurls glossy copper-orange fronds in spring which then turn soft green in summer, before taking on a russet-orange hue for the season s end. Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:04:38 (19492 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Fern Grower's Manual Other / Books Ferns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, and even colors. From towering tree ferns to tiny water clovers, ferns and fern allies offer a wide range … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:32:45 (14041 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Athyrium filix-femina - lady fern Plants / Ferns Lady fern is an elegant and beautiful fern, one of the most popular. It has bright green fronds of lacy leaves. The plant is clump forming, growing into a dense perennial with profusion of leaves from one centre. If desired, divide in March-April, after frosts, before leaves emerge. … Contributed by havlis 24.09. 2016 07:40:27 (18964 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dryopteris affinis - golden male fern Plants / Ferns Golden male fern is the basic species from which the most beautiful varieties arose. The “golden” bit in the name is relevant for the midrib which is yellowish-brown but cannot influence the overall appearance of bright green colour. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:38:09 (28849 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns Other / Books Gardeners who seek an up-to-date, authoritative guide to the wealth of garden-worthy ferns available today will find none better than Sue Olsen. Drawing from four decades of experience as a fern specialist, Olsen leads the reader through every genus with horticultural merit, focusing primarily on the … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 10:31:24 (8695 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Gardening With Ferns Other / Books Guidance for a variety of fern projects | Comprehensive A-Z section covering the most garden-worthy species | Written by a leading authority in the world of ferns The variety of fern species available today has made them an integral part of garden design. This book will inspire amateur gardeners and … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:46:11 (10932 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dryopteris filix mas - Common Male Fern Plants / Ferns Dryopteris filix-mas (Common Male Fern or Male Fern) is one of the most common ferns of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It is deciduous or semi-evergreen and can grow to 1.2 metres in height and 1metre in diameter. … Contributed by abies 15.02. 2008 10:59:06 (23107 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern Plants / Ferns Versatile, carefree. Fills shady, moist areas where other plants fail. Lacy fronts up to 30 long and 12-24 wide. Superb in cutting. Lady Ferns bring elegance to any shady spot all summer long. Ferns thrive in places where nothing else will grow and bring the beauty of forest glens to your landscape. … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:37:14 (43655 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Polypodium vulgare - common polypody Plants / Ferns Common polypody is a usual fern of mild and colder parts of Europe. It is evergreen and has about 30-40 cm long, thin stalks with mid green leaflets with rounded ends. It grows in semi-shade or shade, in woodland leafmould or epiphytically on rotting stumps or fallen tree trunks. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:45:33 (24812 readers) Match on Article's text | |
