{"product_id":"col-1l-ssf-pol-set","title":"Fern Soft Shield Fern Polystichum Setiferum Plants, Hardy Evergreen Shade Loving Perennial Ferns, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre \/ 11cm Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring lush, year-round greenery to the shadier corners of your garden with this set of three Soft Shield Fern (\u003cem\u003ePolystichum setiferum\u003c\/em\u003e) plants. Renowned for its graceful, arching fronds and soft, finely divided foliage, this elegant fern is a stalwart of woodland planting schemes and shaded borders. Each plant is supplied in a 1 litre pot, well-established and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Soft Shield Fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA truly reliable evergreen fern that retains its attractive foliage throughout the year, providing structure and interest even in the depths of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduces elegant, shuttlecock-shaped rosettes of soft, mid-green fronds that bring a natural, woodland feel to any planting scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExceptionally hardy and low-maintenance once established, tolerating a wide range of conditions including dry shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn RHS Award of Garden Merit holder, recognised for its outstanding garden performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis set of three plants is ideal for creating an immediate, impactful display or for use as ground cover beneath trees and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered or semi-sheltered spot in partial to full shade. Soft Shield Fern thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil but is remarkably adaptable and will tolerate drier conditions once established. Incorporate plenty of organic matter such as leaf mould or compost at planting time. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish. In late winter or early spring, trim away any old or damaged fronds to make way for fresh new growth.\u003c\/p\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 Polystichum setiferum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Shield Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–120 cm × 60–120 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching, Shuttlecock-Forming Rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich (tolerates drier conditions once established)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (down to –20°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, Finely Divided, Mid-Green Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 or 6 x Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern) plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot. Plants are well-rooted and established, ready for planting out into their final position in the garden or into larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":55533335970177,"sku":"COL-1L-SSF-POL-SETX3","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":55533336002945,"sku":"COL-1L-SSF-POL-SETX6","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_532afbf1-50a2-4711-997d-6b7134b5df31.png?v=1776271386","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-1l-ssf-pol-set","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}