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Introduce a touch of sophisticated, lace-like texture to your garden with the Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsus-simense). This delicate yet remarkably tough evergreen fern is highly prized for its neat, compact habit and intricately detailed, dark green fronds that feature striking blackish-purple stems.
A perfect “shade specialist,” the Korean Rock Fern is ideal for smaller garden spaces, rockeries, or as a lush foreground plant in shaded borders. Its compact size and architectural beauty also make it a popular choice for woodland gardens and even shaded patio containers. Supplied established in a 2L nursery pot, it provides year-round interest and elegance.
Key Features:
Intricate Lace-Like Foliage: Features finely divided, dark green fronds that offer a high-contrast, delicate appearance.
True Evergreen Interest: Maintains its lush colour and structural form throughout all four seasons.
Compact & Tidy Habit: Naturally grows in a small, mounded rosette, making it perfect for rockeries and tight garden spots.
Shade Specialist: Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle.
Hardy & Resilient: A robust variety that is well-suited to the British climate and generally pest-free.
Planting & Care Instructions:
Position: Full shade to partial shade. Protect from direct midday sun to prevent the fronds from scorching.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter (humus).
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Do not allow the root ball to dry out completely.
Maintenance: Low maintenance; simply remove any old or damaged fronds in early spring to make way for new growth.