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Polydactyla Male Ferns - Dryopteris Filix Mas Linearis Polydactyla

Original price £7.79 - Original price £16.79
Original price
£7.79
£7.79 - £16.79
Current price £7.79

Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Linearis Polydactyla’, commonly known as Polydactyla Male Fern, is a decorative deciduous fern prized for its finely divided, tasselled fronds with intricate crested tips. Offering a more refined take on the classic male fern, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and feature planting.

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Polydactyla Male Ferns – Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Linearis Polydactyla’ Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Linearis Polydactyla’, commonly known as Polydactyla Male Fern, is a decorative deciduous fern prized for its finely divided, tasselled fronds with intricate crested tips. Offering a more refined take on the classic male fern, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and feature planting. Perfect for adding texture, detail, and a unique ornamental touch.

Choosing this plant for your space

Use the foliage and form described above to place this fern alongside neighbouring plants. Compare its starting size with the area you are planting, allowing room to appreciate the fronds within the scheme.

Position and soil

This plant is listed for sunny or shaded positions. It is listed for moist soil, including sites where drainage is slower.

Choosing your size

The option you select determines the pot size supplied. Use the listed measurements to plan the quantity and spacing for your scheme before ordering.

Planting and care

Choose a position in partial shade or full shade. Keep the soil moist while allowing excess water to drain freely.

Water thoroughly after planting and check soil moisture regularly during establishment, particularly in dry or windy weather. Keep competing weeds clear and avoid piling mulch against stems.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Pot Size: as selected when ordering.

Delivery and unpacking

On arrival, carefully remove outer packaging and check the plants against your order. Handle plants by their pot or root ball where possible, rather than pulling on stems or branches.

Check root moisture and water if needed. Until planting, keep the plants upright in a sheltered position and prevent roots from drying out. If supplied bare-root, keep the roots covered and moist and plant promptly when conditions allow.

Delivery arrangements and any charges are those confirmed for your order.

Important information

Male fern must not be eaten or used in homemade remedies: its rhizome can cause serious poisoning. Keep dug-up roots and plant pieces away from children and animals.

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