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Matteuccia struthiopteris Regular / 5 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
5 litre
Size
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Spread
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Matteuccia struthiopteris ---
Common name
shuttlecock fern
Group
Ferns
Family
Onocleaceae
RHS Award
Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 m
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 m
Habit
Suckering
Hardiness
Hardy – Cold winter (-15 to -10ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing, North–facing, West–facing, East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Matteuccia struthiopteris (shuttlecock fern) is a member of the Onocleaceae family. This fern exhibits a suckering growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – cold winter (-15 to -10ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk even in severe winters. may not withstand open or exposed sites or central / northerly locations. many evergreens suffer foliage damage and plants in pots will be at increased risk. .

When fully mature, Matteuccia struthiopteris can reach an ultimate height of 1–1.5 metres and a spread of 1.5–2.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing, north–facing, west–facing, east–facing aspect and sheltered exposure. It thrives best in clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full shade, partial shade position.

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Foliage
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Stem
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Summer
Autumn
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