{"id":3409,"date":"2015-06-19T10:05:32","date_gmt":"2015-06-19T10:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3409"},"modified":"2020-04-14T12:25:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T12:25:03","slug":"ferns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/ferns\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferns &#8211; Perfect Plants for shade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hundreds of millions of years old, ferns are among the most ancient of our flora. The fact that ferns don\u2019t flower is more than made up for by their highly decorative fronds or leaves. Many ferns originated in woodland or densely forested areas where little sunlight could penetrate. Their resulting shade-loving characteristics make outdoor garden ferns one of the best plants to brighten up those shady or north facing areas of the garden where something green but nonetheless ornamental is required.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3410\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3410\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/plants-for-shade.jpg\" alt=\"Ferns - Perfect Plants for shade \" width=\"700\" height=\"421\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferns are an elegant solution when seeking plants for shade<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Of course, for ferns to thrive in your garden you have to make sure that their basic needs are met. Here are the answers to the most common questions our customers have about caring for outdoor garden ferns:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much sun does a fern need?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outdoor garden ferns perform best in shade. While shady spots in the garden are ideal for growing ferns, they can also do well in dappled sun or partial shade. Too much sunlight, on the other hand, can be detrimental to these ornamental plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where do ferns grow best?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In nature, ferns evolved in forests where thick canopies provided the shade they flourish in and the soil was rich enough to give them the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/treefernfeed\/tree-fern-feed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nutrients<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0they require. The situation is not much different for cultivated outdoor garden ferns: these plants grow best in shady spots and in organically rich soil that is moist but well-drained. To maintain consistent moisture in the soil, use\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/why-mulching-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">mulch<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are ferns easy to grow?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the right care and optimal conditions, ferns are quite easy to grow. Their basic needs are undemanding. Outdoor garden ferns do not need much fussing over to thrive. We also have a good range of fully hardy native ferns that will survive winter frosts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do ferns come back every year?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ferns are perennials- meaning that they will happily grow in your garden for years to come. For most outdoor garden fern varieties, some dieback is normal in the winter, especially if the temperatures are extremely low. If this happens, do not worry: in the spring, new fronds will emerge from the base. Most fern varieties tolerate freezing well and new growth is all but guaranteed. Permanent damage usually happens only in extreme circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Outdoor Garden Ferns for UK Climate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/asplenscoloangu\/asplenium-scolopendrium-angustifolia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asplenium Scolopendrium Angustatum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also known as Hart\u2019s Tongue Fern) is a hardy evergreen fern with beautiful lime green leaves. It thrives in dappled shade. Hart\u2019s Tongue Fern will eventually reach a maximum height and spread of 1 metre.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3411\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/asplenscoloangu\/asplenium-scolopendrium-angustifolia.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3411\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Harts-Tongue-Fern.jpg\" alt=\"Asplenium Scolopendrium Angustatum (Hart\u2019s Tongue Fern)\" width=\"700\" height=\"446\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asplenium Scolopendrium Angustatum (Hart\u2019s Tongue Fern)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dmrf\/doodia-media-rasp-fern.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doodia Media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Rasp Fern is a striking variety with brilliant red new growth that matures to dark green as the seasons pass. This unusual evergreen fern loves wet shade and is expected to reach a maximum height of 40 cm and spread of 1.2 metres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/pshh\/polystichum-setiferum-herrenhausen.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polystichum Setiferum Herrenhausen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or as it is more commonly known, the Soft Shield Fern is a variety native to Britain. Loved for its feathery, lace-like foliage, this highly-decorative garden fern does best in shady areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dryopaffipind\/dryopteris-affinis-pinderi.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryopteris Affinis Pinderi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Pinder&#8217;s Golden Scaled Male Fern is a great choice if you prefer rosette style ferns. This adaptable and undemanding cultivar does equally well in sunnier spots as it does in shade and tolerates drier soils. Taller than most, it will grow to be circa 1 metre tall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award-winning outdoor garden ferns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many ferns have received the Award of Garden Merit from the RHS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/plants\/trials-awards\/award-of-garden-merit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AGM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0 \u2013 this is a good indication that these plants will perform well in our UK gardens. Our selection of hardy outdoor garden ferns includes the following award-winning varieties:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dryop\/dryopteris-wallichiana.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryopteris Wallichiana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commonly known as Mr Wallich\u2019s Fern, is a handsome fern with lime green fronds and black stems. It prefers shade and will tolerate a wide range of soils. Its expected size of up to 1.5 metres in width and height makes it a good choice for most gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3412\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dryop\/dryopteris-wallichiana.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3412\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Dryopteris-Wallichiana.jpg\" alt=\"Dryopteris Wallichiana (Mr Wallichs Fern) \" width=\"700\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dryopteris Wallichiana (Mr Wallichs Fern)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/athy\/athyrium-nip-painted-fern.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athyrium Niponicum Var Pictum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Japanese Painted Fern) is particularly ornamental with its silver fronds. It will thrive in moist shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/cyrtom\/cyrtomium-falcatum.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyrtomium Falcatum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the Japanese Holly Fern is recognisable for its unusual foliage: the arching fronds feature holly-shaped pinnae, hence the name. Fully hardy and compact (height of 60-90 centimetres and spread of 70 centimetres), it will look great in small and big gardens alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/polystichpoly\/polystichum-polyblepharum-fern.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polystichum Polyblepharum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called Japanese Tassel Fern is a cultivar native to Japan. This ornamental fern is quite architectural and will thrive in moist shade. It will grow to be circa 60 to 90 centimetres in width and height.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A UK native, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/matt\/matteuccia-struthiopteris.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matteuccia Struthiopteris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the Shuttlecock Fern, boasts vibrant bright green foliage that forms in the distinctive shuttlecock shape. A shade-loving variety, it will grow to be up to 75 centimetres high and wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3413\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/matt\/matteuccia-struthiopteris.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3413\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Shuttlecock-Fern.jpg\" alt=\"Native to the UK is the Shuttlecock Fern\" width=\"700\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Native to the UK is the Shuttlecock Fern<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/blechs\/blechnum-spicant.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blechnum Spicant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Deer Fern is a native variety that boasts deep green upright narrow fronds and a neat habit. Ideal for narrow and compact shady spots in the garden, it will not grow over 50 centimetres in width and height. This variety is also suited for growing in containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dryoperyth\/dryopteris-erythrosara.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryopteris Erythrosora<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Japanese Copper Shield Fern is a semi-evergreen variety that got its name for the coppery pink young fronds. It prefers sheltered and dark locations and will grow to be around 60 centimetres high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/pts\/polystichum-tsussimense.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polystichum Tsussimense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which also goes by Korean Rock Fern and Tsushima Holly Fern, is a variety prized for its purplish new fronds and black veins and black stems that contrast the dark green foliage once it matures. Compact in size, this low-growing fern has full height and spread of 10 to 50 centimetres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another rosette-type fern, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/plant\/dryopcyca\/dryopteris-cycadina.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryopteris Cycadina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also known as Shaggy Shield Fern or the Blackwood Fern. This low-growing variety won the RHS Perfect for Pollinators award- a testament to its appeal to beneficial garden critters. Its ultimate height and spread are around 1 metre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lots more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/tree-ferns.html\">Fern Section<\/a>\u00a0of our website! Our ferns are available to <strong>buy online<\/strong> (subject to a minimum order value of \u00a350) or from our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/tree-ferns.html\">North London garden centre<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 open 7 days per week.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3414\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3414\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplants.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ferns-japanese-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Fern in a Japanese Garden\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferns in a Japanese style Garden<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hundreds of millions of years old, ferns are among the most ancient of our flora. The fact that ferns don\u2019t flower is more than made up for by their highly decorative fronds or leaves. 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