Ferns

Polystichum polyblepharum, commonly known as the Japanese tassel fern or Korean rock fern, is a species of fern native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and ease of cultivation.
The fronds of Polystichum polyblepharum are shiny, dark green and evergreen, with a tassel-like appearance due to their finely cut leaflets. They can grow up to 60cm in length and 15cm in width. This fern prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Polystichum polyblepharum is a low-maintenance fern that requires minimal care once established. It is generally pest and disease resistant. This fern is an excellent choice for shady borders, woodland gardens, and rock gardens. It also looks great in containers or as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Dryopteris atrata, commonly known as evergreen buckler fern, is a species of fern native to Europe and Western Asia. It is an evergreen fern, which means it retains its foliage throughout the year. The fronds of the plant grow in a circular shape and have a leathery texture. The fronds are dark green in colour and can reach a length of up to 70cm.
Evergreen buckler fern is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, but it prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It is commonly used in shaded borders or woodland gardens, and also makes an excellent groundcover plant.

Holly Fern (Cyrtomium fortunei) is an evergreen fern that is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is a popular ornamental plant in the UK, commonly grown in shady borders or woodland gardens. The leaves are glossy, leathery, and holly-like, growing up to 60cm in length. Holly Fern prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.

The harts tongue fern, also known as Asplenium scolopendrium, is a species of fern native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen fern with glossy, leathery fronds that can grow up to 60cm in length. The fronds are a deep green colour and have a distinctive tongue-shaped appearance, giving the fern its common name. Harts tongue fern prefers shady, moist conditions and can often be found growing in woodland areas, as well as on rocky slopes and walls. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, valued for its attractive foliage and easy-to-grow nature. Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

The Linear Male Fern, or Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla', is a unique and elegant fern with finely divided fronds that resemble fingers, hence the name 'polydactyla', which means many-fingered. It is a variety of the native male fern and is known for its long, narrow, and arching fronds, which can reach up to 1 metre in length. The Linear Male Fern is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that prefers a partially shaded spot in moist, well-drained soil. It is perfect for adding texture and movement to a woodland garden or for use as a striking specimen plant in a mixed border.

The scaled male fern, Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa', is a hardy evergreen fern that grows to 20cm. It has a spreading habit with finely divided, arching fronds that are a glossy dark green colour. The fronds are also crisped, meaning they have wavy edges that give them an interesting texture. This fern prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded spot. It is a great choice for woodland gardens or shady borders, providing a year-round splash of greenery.

Polystichum braunii: An evergreen fern with erect arching dark green fronds. Young fronds are densely covered in rusty scales in spring.

Cyrtomium fortunei: An upright evergreen fern with deep green leathery leaves in a shuttlecock shape. Very hardy.

Polystichum polyblepharum: An evergreen fern forming a shuttlecock shape with golden hairs covering new finely divided foliage.

The harts tongue fern, also known as Asplenium scolopendrium, is a species of fern native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen fern with glossy, leathery fronds that can grow up to 60cm in length. The fronds are a deep green colour and have a distinctive tongue-shaped appearance, giving the fern its common name. Harts tongue fern prefers shady, moist conditions and can often be found growing in woodland areas, as well as on rocky slopes and walls. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, valued for its attractive foliage and easy-to-grow nature. Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Polystichum tsussimense: An evergreen fern preferring moist soil in partial to full shade.

Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen': An evergreen fern with dark green finely cut fronds.

This is a clump forming hardy evergreen fern with an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its fronds grow in a shuttlecock shape. Grow in any moist or well drained soil in sun, part shade or full shade. If in full sun it will need to be kept really moist

A clump forming hardy evergreen fern whose fronds make a shuttlecock shape. Grow in any moist soil in full sun, part shade or full shade. This fern holds a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.

The Japanese Tassel Fern is a tall clump forming hardy evergreen fern with an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its fronds grow in a spreading shuttlecock shape and are yellowing green when young. Grow in any moist, well drained soil in part shade or full shade.

The Korean Rock Fern is a small tufted hardy evergreen fern with an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its glossy, darkly veined fronds grow upright with a delicate spine-pointed tip. Grow in any well drained soil in part shade or full shade.

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Prolifica', also known as Lacy Autumn Fern, is a deciduous fern that is native to eastern Asia. This fern grows up to 60cm in height and spreads to about 45cm. It has delicate, lacy fronds that emerge a coppery-red colour in spring and mature to a bright green colour in summer. The fronds are triangular in shape and have a slightly arching habit. Lacy Autumn Fern prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a great addition to woodland gardens, mixed borders, or as a ground cover.

Tatting fern Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' is a small deciduous fern that grows in a tuft formation, with narrow, erect or arching fronds that reach up to 20cm in length. The main divisions, or pinnae, are reduced to rounded lobes, which give a unique beaded appearance. Tatting fern prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a great addition to rock gardens, woodland gardens or as a container plant.

Cyrtomium falcatum: An evergreen fern forming tufts of leathery pointed holly-like leaves to 70cm.

Dryopteris dilatata 'Crispa Whiteside': A robust semi-evergreen fern with toothed fronds. Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the soft tree fern, is native to southeastern Australia. It is one of the most popular tree ferns for cultivation and is widely used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Tree ferns grow to a height of 4 metres with a spread of 2-3 metres. They have a stout, reddish-brown stem and large, arching fronds that can reach up to 3 metres in length. The fronds are bright green in colour and have a delicate, lacy appearance.
Dicksonia antarctica prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full shade. It is a tender plant that will require protection from frost in almost all areas of the UK .
Water the stem and crown regularly during summer but not during winter. Other than watering in summer and wrapping it for winter a tree fern requires little maintenance and can provide a dramatic focal point in a garden or landscape for many years.