Polypodium Vulgare

£11.99

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SKU: 3312 Category:

Description

A tough yet graceful native fern, Polypodium vulgare brings natural texture and evergreen charm to even the trickiest corners of your garden. Its leathery, deep green fronds create a relaxed woodland feel, ideal for shaded city plots and underplanting larger shrubs. Pairs beautifully with other shade-lovers like epimediums, ferns, and hellebores.


 


Plants supplied in a 1.5LTR growers pot.


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 30–60cm


  • Mature Spread: 30–90cm


  • Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


  • Flowering Period: Spring


  • Foliage: Evergreen (semi-evergreen in colder conditions)


  • Fragrant: No


  • Growth Rate: Moderate


  • Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


  • Position: Full sun to partial shade (prefers dappled shade)


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Acid, neutral


  • Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand (also thrives in shallow soils on walls or tree stumps)


  • Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and insects

 


Perfect For:




  • Coastal and urban gardens


  • Naturalistic, woodland-style planting


  • Low-maintenance evergreen groundcover


  • Underplanting shrubs and trees

 


How to Grow:


Plant in a sheltered, shaded spot in moisture-retentive soil. Once established, it’s incredibly drought-tolerant and needs very little care—simply remove old fronds in spring to keep it looking fresh. A brilliant fuss-free choice for busy South London gardens.


 


Please note:


Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.