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Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern 

Onoclea sensibilis
Common name

Sensitive Fern

Group

Ferns

Family

Athyriaceae

Description

Sensitive Fern. A deciduous fern with finely cut pale green fronds. Max Height 60cm. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

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

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
60cm
Ultimate spread
30cm

Colour

Flowers
Blue in March; May
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Green; Black in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Shaded site Sheltered site
Soil
Acidic
Moisture
Moist
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Mealy bugs; Red spider mite

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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 2 litre --- --- £4.97 £ 93
Regular 9 cm --- --- £2.65 £ 69