Native Shuttlecock Fern 5ltr (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

Massive centerpiece of anyone’s boarders or pot, the shuttlecock fern delivers.

The shuttlecock fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, is a particularly attractive fern, bearing large, pale green, lacy fronds. It’s an excellent foliage plant for moist, dappled shade and works particularly well when planted in groups. Grow it among other moisture- and shade loving plants such as on the edge of a pond, in woodland situations or in a large container on a shady patio.

Matteuccia struthiopteris spreads slowly by underground rhizomes. The offsets can be dug up and moved in spring, but plants look best when left to form colonies. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Info Pack:

Climate: Arid, Cold, Continental, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Mountain, Semiarid

Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

Growth Habit: Clumping

Growth Rate: Fast

Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand

Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun

Colour: Green

Features: Cold Resistant, Deciduous, Deer-Resistant, Draught Resistant

Brand: Cheshire Heritage

Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe

Plant Form: Crown

Season of Interest: Autumn, Spring, Summer