Asplenium scolopendrium - Fern - Height 20-30cm - 2lt

Asplenium scolopendrium is a distinctive evergreen fern that brings year-round texture and architectural elegance to shaded parts of the garden. Its long, glossy, strap-shaped fronds form neat rosettes, creating a bold yet graceful presence that contrasts beautifully with finer-leaved woodland plants and spring bulbs.

It is ideally suited to shaded or partially shaded garden areas, including woodland gardens, north-facing borders, and damp, sheltered courtyards. This fern prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter, and it performs particularly well in lime-rich or neutral conditions. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance, requiring only the removal of any damaged or tired fronds to keep it looking fresh.

As a naturally hardy species, it copes well with typical UK winters and will remain evergreen in most conditions, although it appreciates protection from prolonged winter wet and strong drying winds. It is also an excellent choice for naturalistic planting schemes, shaded rock gardens, or alongside streams and ponds where moisture levels are consistent.

Its architectural foliage provides structure throughout the year, making it a valuable foliage plant in gardens where flowers may be limited by shade.