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Asplenium scolopendriumPhyllitis scolopendrium, Scolopendrium vulgare, Hart's Tongue Fern

Tender Perennial

What is Tender Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Susceptible to damage or death at temperatures below 5C.

FROM £12.99

Beautiful evergreen fern

Upright, tongue like fronds with crinkled edges

A great addition to shady areas of the garden

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Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 45cm (1.5ft)

Tender Perennial

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Description

Asplenium scolopendrium, commonly known as the hart's tongue fern, is a captivating evergreen fern celebrated for its unique, tongue-like fronds that boast a glossy dark green hue. This striking foliage adds a touch of elegance to shaded, moist areas of the garden, making it a favored choice for those seeking to enhance their landscape with a touch of sophistication.

Reaching a height of 60 cm (2 ft) and a spread of 45 cm (1.5 ft), this clumping fern exhibits an upright growth habit, characterized by its simple, undivided leaves adorned with wavy edges. Its evergreen nature ensures that it provides year-round texture and color, enriching the garden even in the colder months. Thriving in partial to full shade, Asplenium scolopendrium flourishes in woodland settings or shaded garden spots, preferring moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

This hardy plant is not only a visual delight but also serves practical purposes in the garden. It is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, and container arrangements, while also offering shelter to small insects and contributing positively to shaded ecosystems. With minimal maintenance required—simply removing old or damaged fronds in spring—this fern is a luxurious addition that enhances both beauty and biodiversity in any garden setting.

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KH4888)

3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH4890)

1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KA4714)

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA4713)

2 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH4889)

How to Grow

Grow in full to partial shade in freely draining soil. Water regularly until established. Cut back any dead fronds in the spring.

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

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Asplenium are tolerant of dry shade, although make sure plants are watered well during their first season after planting. No pruning is required, other than to remove dead, diseased or damaged fronds.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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