{"product_id":"adiantum-aleuticum-imbricatum-fern-perennial-2lt","title":"Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum' - Fern - Perennial - 2lt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact and attractive cultivar of the species \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdiantum aleuticum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as the western or Aleutian maidenhair fern. It is valued in ornamental horticulture for its delicate appearance, tidy growth habit and refined texture, making it especially suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders and container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eThis deciduous fern forms neat clumps of arching fronds that typically reach around 20–35 cm in height and spread. The fronds are borne on slender, wiry stems that are dark purplish-black to nearly black, a characteristic feature of maidenhair ferns. These glossy stems contrast beautifully with the bright green leaflets, giving the plant a light and elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eThe cultivar name “Imbricatum” refers to the distinctive arrangement of the leaflets. The small fan-shaped segments are closely set and slightly overlapping, creating a layered or shingled effect along the fronds. This gives the plant a denser and more structured look than many other maidenhair ferns, which tend to have more widely spaced leaflets. The fine texture of the foliage moves gently in the slightest breeze and contributes to a soft, graceful presence in shaded planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eLike its parent species, this fern prefers cool, moist conditions and thrives in partial to full shade. It grows best in humus-rich, well-drained soil that remains consistently damp but not waterlogged. In garden settings it is often planted beneath trees, along shaded paths, or in rock gardens where moisture is reliable and direct sun is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eIn spring, fresh fronds emerge as tightly coiled fiddleheads that gradually unfurl into their characteristic fan-shaped form. The foliage remains attractive through the growing season before dying back in autumn. Although delicate in appearance, the plant is reasonably hardy and can tolerate cold winter conditions when grown in suitable soil and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704766673274,"sku":"ADIA-IMBR-FERN-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/186cb423-e5c3-4d04-a9c6-810ac5b1802e.jpg?v=1773831321","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/adiantum-aleuticum-imbricatum-fern-perennial-2lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}