Ferns

Finding just the right plants for your shade garden is an art form.

We have some beautiful suggestions that will add elegance with arching fronds, varied green colours and some amazing textures to your shady havens.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenhair Fern is at home in woodland gardens but can take a little sun too; lovely in containers and beds. The dark stems give the illusion that the foliage is...

$11.75

Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

The whimsical Tatting Fern is most at home in dappled sunlight locations with rich, moist soil. Plant in containers for some fun! Commonly known as the Tatting Fern because of...

$10.50

Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'

Known as Japanese Painted Fern and loved for its silver, green and wine red foliage. This fern loves moist, shady woodland settings. Perennial of the Year 2004! Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'...

$10.50

Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'

Limited Supply! 'Pewter Lace' is a Japanese Painted Fern that has pewter-coloured fronds on pink stems. Try a little something different in the shade garden this season! It does well...

$11.75

Athyrium otophorum 'Limelight'

Athyrium otophorum ‘Limelight’, commonly called Eared Lady Fern, is a deciduous, woodland species that offers two-tone, lime green fronds springing from dark burgundy stems. It can easily be grown in...

$11.75

Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King'

Considered the 'king of the ferns' this splendidly symmetrical hybrid reaches an impressive size of up to 4'. This is a striking ‘must have’ variety. Easily grown in average, medium,...

$10.50

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Otherwise known as the Ostrich or Fiddlehead Fern this is a lush addition to your shade garden. They love moist rich soil conditions and are lovely in groups of three...

$10.50

Phyllitis scolopendrium

This interesting evergreen fern produces large, tongue-shaped fronds. Commonly known as Hart's Tongue Fern, Phyllitis scolopendrium has fronds that are shiny, leathery, bright green, and up to 16" long. This...

$11.75

Polystichum acrostichoides

This evergreen fern has lovely stocking-shaped fronds, hence its common name, Christmas fern! It is best grown in organically rich, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in partial to full...

$11.75