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Dryopteris affinis
Golden Male Fern 

Dryopteris affinis
Common name

Golden Male Fern

Group

Ferns

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Description

Golden Male Fern. A graceful fern forming a shuttlecock of arching fronds. New fronds unfurl pale green maturing to dark green. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 90cm. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright; Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
90cm
Ultimate spread
90cm

Colour

Flowers
White in June; July
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Blue in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist
Propagation
Layering
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Mealy bugs; Red spider mite; Scale

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 5 litre --- --- £10.66 £ 40
Regular 2 litre --- --- £4.97 £ 87