Dryopteris Cristata The King
Crowned the 'King of Male Ferns' for a reason, the outstanding 'Cristata' boasts luscious green leaves and is a proven UK garden performer. Commonly known as the 'Golden Male Fern' or the 'Scaly Male Fern', the young fronds of this plant grow in a golden-green shade and remain consistent in colour throughout the warm summer months. The elegant foliage of this bushy fern grows upright to arched, with crested and twisted tips adding extra interest. As a semi-evergreen variety, this plant will retain most of its foliage throughout the year, particularly when planted in warmer locations. This an easy solution for adding natural décor to even the most awkward garden spaces, such as dark corners, woodland beds, and damp borders. Thrives in part or full shade in moist, well drained, and in most types of soil, including chalk, clay, and sand-based. Ferns have become a real staple garden feature, drawing popularity from their ease to plant, grow, and maintain, while also looking full and impressive regardless of the season.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot.
