Dryopteris sieboldii

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 can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

• Position: Light, dappled or heavy shade.
• Soil: Ideally moist, fertile soil but actually fairly tolerant od reasonably dry soils once established.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Dryopteris sieboldii  grows to be a small to medium sized, clump forming fern.
  • Height: up to 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)
  • Spread: up to 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)