Ferns

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Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristata' - unusual fronds

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Asplenium

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum'

BlueBell Nursery

(Hart's Tongue Fern ) Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' is a compact, evergreen fern producing bright green fronds with an unusual wavy edge and often crested tips.

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

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Athyrium

Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

BlueBell Nursery

(Tatting Fern) Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' has long, narrow, pale green leaves with small, round, ball-like pinnae (divisions of a compound frond, akin to leaflets on a leaf) running along the midrib. The initial flush of leaves in spring are particularly dainty with further leaves emerging in summer being more typically fern-like in shape.

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Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum - fronds in late Spring

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Athyrium

Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum

BlueBell Nursery

(Painted Lady Fern) An eye-catching deciduous fern native to Eastern Asia, Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum has deeply cut mid green fronds with silver and purple tints, giving the leaves a slightly metallic appearance.

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Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano' - fronds in late summer

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Blechnum

Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'

BlueBell Nursery

(Brazilian Tree Fern) New to us, Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano' is an evergreen, low growing tree fern native to South America which has glossy dark green fronds with young growth being bronze-red in colour.

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Coniogramme emeiensis - variegated leaves in late Spring.

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Coniogramme

Coniogramme emeiensis

BlueBell Nursery

(Bamboo Fern) Coniogramme emeiensis is an unusual semi-evergreen fern native to China with handsome handsome variegated green and yellow leaves.

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Cyathea cooperi - large leaves in late summer on a young plant

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Cyathea

Cyathea cooperi

BlueBell Nursery

(Lacy Tree Fern) An eye-catching and reasonably vigorous tree fern native to parts of Australia with a crown of long, deeply divided, dark green fronds once established. This plant is beautiful but frost tender and requires a very mild, warm, sheltered position and winter protection or overwintering inside in greenhouse or similar in a container to thrive.

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Cyrtomium devexiscapulae - leaves in early autumn

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Cyrtomium

Cyrtomium devexiscapulae

BlueBell Nursery

(Sickle-leaved Holly Fern) Cyrtomium devexiscapulae is an unusual, spreading evergreen fern with eye-catching green fronds divided into twisted segments.

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Dicksonia antarctica - established plant

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Dicksonia

Dicksonia antarctica

BlueBell Nursery

(Soft Tree Fern) Native to Eastern Australia, this is a beautiful slow growing tree fern with impressively long, deeply divided dark green fronds once established. This fern gradually develops a trunk but it does take some years and is not for instant gratification. Dicksonia antarctica is best suited to damp, sheltered areas in a shady garden.

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Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' - fronds in July

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Doodia

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'

BlueBell Nursery

(Prickly Rasp Fern) A handsome, small semi-evergreen fern with dark green, deeply divided fronds which are vibrant shades of orange and red when they emerge in Spring. Frost tender - this fern is most suited to a position in partial or heavy shade with shelter from cold wind. Not suitable for open, exposed areas. Will require protection in very cold...

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Dryopteris filix-mas - young fronds in early summer

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris filix-mas

BlueBell Nursery

(Male Fern) Native to woods of the UK, Dryopteris filix-mas is a clump forming deciduous fern with long feathery fronds, bright green in summer turning shades of bronze in autumn. Excellent for a position in partial to heavy shade & can be grown in a large container. Very attractive when planted in small groups in a woodland environment.

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Dryopteris kuratae - fronds in late summer

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris kuratae

BlueBell Nursery

(Wood Fern) A superb fern from East Asia, Dryopteris kuratae has glossy green pinnate fronds with a serrate edge. The croziers (unfurling leaves) are covered with black scales. It is hardy but can be semi-evergreen, dropping some leaves in cold winter weather. Most suited to a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very...

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Dryopteris sieboldii - fronds in autumn

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris sieboldii

BlueBell Nursery

(Siebold's Wood Fern) An unusual fern native to Japan, Dryopteris sieboldii is slow growing and evergreen, with leathery greenish-blue fronds on arching stems. Once established the fronds can grow to be quite large in size. Most suited for a position in light dappled or fairly shade (with a little light if possible). Excellent in a woodland setting and it...

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Dryopteris stewartii - leaves in summer

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris stewartii

BlueBell Nursery

(Stewarts Wood Fern) A hardy fern native to the Himalayas, Dryopteris stewartii is semi-evergreen and upright in habit with pale green fronds in spring, gradually turning darker green later in the year. Suited for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

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Dryopteris wallichiana

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris wallichiana

BlueBell Nursery

(Alpine Wood Fern) A hardy fern native to many parts of the world including the Himalayas, which has elegant upright, bright green fronds with dark stems. Reliable and ideal for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

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Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' - golden-green fronds in Spring

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'

BlueBell Nursery

(Alpine Wood Fern) New to us, this is a hardy, medium sized, semi-evergreen fern with large, vibrant golden-yellow young fronds in Spring. These ornamental fronds gradually turn light green with a hint of yellow later on in the summer. Most suited for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container,...

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Matteuccia struthiopteris - young leaves in Spring

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Matteuccia

Matteuccia struthiopteris

BlueBell Nursery

(Shuttlecock or Ostrich Fern) Matteuccia struthiopteris is a handsome deciduous, hardy fern with upright bright green leaves, narrow initially which resemble arching ostrich feathers once fully out. Most suited to a position in partial to heavy shade with shelter from cold winds. Very attractive when planted in small groups.

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Polypodium vulgare - fronds in late May

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Polypodium

Polypodium vulgare

BlueBell Nursery

(Common Polypody) An attractive, native evergreen fern that thrives in both dry shade and damp conditions with deeply cut, leathery, dark green fronds. Gradually spreads as a ground cover fern if left to its own devices. Most suitable for partial to heavy shade. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Polystichum makinoi - fronds in September

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Polystichum

Polystichum makinoi

BlueBell Nursery

(Makino’s Holly Fern) Polystichum makinoi is a handsome medium sized to large semi-evergreen fern with arching, dark green fronds.

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Polystichum neolobatum - fronds in late summer

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Polystichum

Polystichum neolobatum

BlueBell Nursery

(Saber Fern) A very handsome fern native to parts of Asia including China and Japan, which is evergreen with glossy dark green narrow fronds with bristly stems. Best in a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

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Polystichum polyblepharum - young fronds

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Polystichum

Polystichum polyblepharum

BlueBell Nursery

(Japanese Lace Fern) Native to parts of Japan and South Korea, Polystichum polyblepharum is an elegant evergreen fern which develops long, lance-shaped, deeply divided, dark green fronds. The young fronds are covered in fine hairs as they emerge in Spring. Ideal for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a...

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Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem' - young plant in mid summer

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Polystichum

Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem'

BlueBell Nursery

(Soft Shield Fern) Polystichum setiferum 'Dahlem' is a handsome evergreen fern with long, deeply divided, lacey green fronds. The fronds are upright initially, arching once mature. Tolerant of dry soil in shady conditions. Most suited to a position sheltered from strong winds in light to heavy shade. Can be grown in a large container if required.

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Polystichum setiferum 'Proliferum' - young plant in early July

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Polystichum

Polystichum setiferum 'Proliferum'

BlueBell Nursery

(Mother Shield Fern) Polystichum setiferum 'Proliferum' is a lovely small to medium-sized evergreen fern with rich green, finely divided fronds. Most suited to a position sheltered from strong winds in light to heavy shade. Can be grown in a large container if required.

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Polystichum yunnanense - young leaves in late Spring

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Polystichum

Polystichum yunnanense

BlueBell Nursery

(Yunnan Holly Fern) Polystichum yunnanense is a rare medium sized fern native to China with striking young fronds, initially covered with fawn coloured scales as they unfurl, dark green with dissected fronds once mature. Ideal for a garden position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a...

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Pteris nipponica

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Pteris

Pteris nipponica

BlueBell Nursery

(Cretan Brake) New to us, this is a compact deciduous fern with showy mid green leaves which have a variegated creamy-white centre. Can be grown well as a house plant in a large container.

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Woodwardia fimbriata - leaves in autumn

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Woodwardia

Woodwardia fimbriata

BlueBell Nursery

(Giant Chain Fern) An impressive large evergreen fern, Woodwardia fimbriata develops long, arching bright green fronds up to around 100 cm long in the UK (slightly longer in very mild areas).

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