Athyrium filix-femina - lady fern 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 (3532 readers) | |
Dryopteris cycadina - shaggy shield fern 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 (29600 readers) | |
Asplenium scolopendrium - hart´s tongue fern 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 (39016 readers) | |
Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - soft shield fern 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 (20420 readers) | |
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Polypodium vulgare - common polypody 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 (15758 readers) | |
Dryopteris affinis - golden male fern 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 (18239 readers) | |
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustifolia' - hart´s tongue fern 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 (20990 readers) | |
Dryopteris filix mas - Common Male Fern 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 (14163 readers) | |
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Dryopteris marginalis - Leather Wood Fern 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 (11076 readers) | |
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern 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 (15178 readers) | |
Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 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 (12155 readers) | |
Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern 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 (32284 readers) | |
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Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata' - Crested Lady Fern 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 (17542 readers) | |
Blechnum gibbum - Silver Lady Fern 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 (27008 readers) | |
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' - Asparagus Fern Form: mounding, spreading or trailing clump with delicate appearance Seasonality: evergreen perennial Size: 12-24in, spread to 3ft; rapid growth Leaves: delicate needlelike leaves, ferny; tiny thorns present despite soft appearance of plant; foliage is bright green or yellow green Flowers: small waxy … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:15:04 (12542 readers) | |
