Matteuccia struthiopteris

Common name: Shuttlecock Fern

You will add a touch of drama to your garden with this majestic fern.

-10 to -15°C
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Reaching skyward with an unfurling of huge, bright green, shuttlecock-like fronds each spring, the magnificent Matteuccia struthiopteris is an award-winning plant for damp shade. For maximum 'wow' factor, this verdant and striking fern is best seen grown in a group. For quick results this can be achieved by planting several together, or for a slower alternative, allow this gently spreading plant to colonise an area naturally. Underground rhizomes result in separate 'shuttlecocks' being produced 10-20 cm from the parent plant, which can either be left in place, or snipped off and repositioned. Perfect for growing with other damp, shade loving plants in a woodland garden, moist border, or at the edge of a pond. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil, in partial or light dappled shade. Remove dead fronds as necessary. H&S: 1.8 m x 90cm. Hardy, deciduous perennial
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Key Information
Latin Name Matteuccia struthiopteris P9
Common Name Shuttlecock Fern
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 1.80 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.90
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for Ponds Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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