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Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' - fronds in July

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' - reddish young frond

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' - fronds in July

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' - reddish young frond

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'

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£14.95

(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 winters - happy to be grown in a container and moved into a cold greenhouse or conservatory over winter.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot

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(flat fee for any number of plants by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95 (special offer rate)

Priority: £15

Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Product Details

Position: Light, dappled or heavy shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Frost tender - requires overwintering in a greenhouse or similar. If planting outside needs a warm, sheltered position out of the wind.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'grows to be a small clump forming fern.
- Height: 40 - 50 cm (1 - 2 ft)
- Spread: 40 - 50 cm (1 - 2 ft)

Notes:Please be aware that Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby' can be damaged or killed in the winter by cold weather if not adequately protected and if planted in a poor position. As such, it is not covered by our guarantee.

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Fern - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Evergreen, Foliage - Purple/Red, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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