{"product_id":"col-1l-mal-fer-dry-lpo","title":"Fern, Dryopteris Linearis Polydactyla Male Fern Plants, Hardy Shade Loving Perennial Ferns, Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd graceful texture and year-round interest to shaded areas of your garden with this collection of three Dryopteris affinis 'Linearis Polydactyla' ferns. Widely regarded as one of the most elegant of all hardy ferns, this RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) variety produces stunning shuttlecock-shaped crowns of finely divided, narrow fronds, each tipped with delicate, finger-like crests. The result is a beautifully airy, lace-like effect that brings movement and sophistication to woodland plantings, shaded borders, and north-facing beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese ferns are semi-evergreen in most UK gardens, often retaining attractive foliage well into winter before fresh golden-green croziers unfurl in spring. Exceptionally low-maintenance and long-lived, they thrive in damp, shaded conditions where many other plants struggle, making them an invaluable addition to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Dryopteris affinis 'Linearis Polydactyla' plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with an established root ball, ready for planting out or potting on.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered position in partial to full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Dig in plenty of leaf mould or garden compost at planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn late winter or early spring, cut back any old or damaged fronds to ground level to make way for fresh new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulch annually with organic matter to retain moisture and enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo regular feeding is required, though a light application of general-purpose fertiliser in spring can encourage vigorous growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryopteris affinis 'Linearis Polydactyla'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-scaled Male Fern, Narrow Male Fern, Polydactyla Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Semi-evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6090 cm  6090 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Shuttlecock-forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, North-facing Beds, Under Trees, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely Divided, Narrow Fronds with Fingered, Crested Tips; Golden-green in Spring, Maturing to Mid-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Humus-rich, Well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides Shelter for Garden Wildlife and Ground-dwelling Invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Linearis Polydactyla variety, prized for its exceptionally fine, lace-like fronds and distinctive crested tips that set it apart from the common male fern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":55543034184065,"sku":"COL-1L-MAL-FER-DRY-LPOX3","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":55543034216833,"sku":"COL-1L-MAL-FER-DRY-LPOX6","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_32e9b476-2b1b-4288-b4a9-1ca31e0ec9bf.png?v=1776586019","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-1l-mal-fer-dry-lpo","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}