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A very pretty hardy fern, it clumps up well, but the pattern of the fronds is then less distinctive. I find I am still rather frightened of it. I have a mild fixation on Adiantum and find myself living in fear that it might drop dead at any time, though the passing years seem to indicate that it is unlikely. Still, I am not quite convinced it is happy. I have a new plan to plant a piece under a tree where there is some moisture and shade and I can leave it to prosper free of my neurotic dithering. Edrom Nurseries say: "A really attractive delicate looking fern from Eastern North America. Completely deciduous in nature, this fern begins growth in early spring when the wiry black stems unfurl from the ground holding the fronds. These are a rich pure green and held horizontal at the top of each stem. There may be up to eight segments to the leaf which are then sub-divided into numerous leaflets. Delicate but very tolerant." Farmyard Nurseries say: "One of the nicest of all the dwarf ferns. This stunning species has a home in all gardens with a shady area. A delightful and graceful fern, surprisingly hardy and robust. It requires a good moist humus-rich soil with partial shade and good drainage. Grows to an eventual height of about 30cm." |
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| 12th September 2006 | ||
