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A marvellous fern that I have been hoping to get for several years. Early this spring I saw it in Savill Gardens with the amazing spring growth
colouring the border bronze. Weeks later I was visiting a garden in Devon an found one for sale. Strange how these things happen. A young plant with an enormous weight of expectation resting on it. I bought it from Wildside and the label said: "Orange tinted young growth in spring, gradually turning green. Best in a cool spot. 45cms." Edulis say: "A delicate filler for most shady planting schemes. This form originally from Keith Wiley, has gorgeous bronze new growth in the spring. Ht. 40 cm 1 litre pot" Plant Delights Nursery say: "(aka: Adiantum pedatum v. japonicum, Adiantum aleuticum v. japonicum) This poor fern has been carelessly tossed about from one species to another but has finally been determined to be its own species. Adiantum japonicum is essentially a 1' tall form of northern maidenhair fern whose new growth emerges a lovely pinkish red. Average to slightly moist woodland garden soils are best. We are pleased to offer this rarely available but excellent deciduous hardy garden fern." |
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| 30th June 2016 | ||
