Dryopteris cycadina syn. D. atrata [AGM] - Shaggy shield fern, Black wood fern

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Image of Dryopteris cycadina syn. D. atrata [AGM] - Shaggy shield fern, Black wood fern
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  • AGM

  • Available Soon

  • Fern

  • For a moist soil

  • Plant for chalk soil

  • Plant for clay soil

  • Plant for damp soil

  • Plant for dry shade

  • Plant for shade

This is a wonderful fern with semi-evergreen fronds. The leathery pinnae have blackish-brown scales on the reverse. At maturity, this fern makes a magnificent specimen in the border or in a container.

Prefers a moist soil in partial to full shade. Will tolerate drier soils once established.

Height: 18 - 36 inches / 45 - 90cm

Spread: 10 - 18 inches / 25 - 45cm

AGM: The RHS Award of Garden Merit. Plants awarded an AGM are:

  • excellent for ordinary use in appropriate conditions
  • available
  • of good constitution
  • essentially stable in form and colour
  • reasonably resistant to pests and diseases

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    0kg - 0.29kg - £2

    0.3kg - 1kg - £3.50

    1.1kg - 2.5kg - £5.75

    2.6kg - 5kg - £6.50

    5.01kg - 15kg - £8.00

    Over 15kg - FREE

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