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Cyrtomium fortunei P9 Cyrtomium fortunei
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
SLOW GROWING
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
FULL SHADE
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Description
Bring texture and structure to shaded areas with the Cyrtomium fortunei, also known as the Japanese Holly Fern. This distinctive evergreen to semi-evergreen fern features bold, leathery fronds with a rich green gloss, creating a fresh and tropical feel even in low-light areas. Compact and reliable, it’s perfect for shady borders, woodland gardens, or decorative containers. Supplied in a P9 pot, it’s a hardy, low-maintenance fern that brings year-round greenery and refined form to any planting scheme.
– Shiny, holly-like fronds add bold texture to shaded spaces.
– Retains foliage year-round in mild winters for lasting impact.
– Ideal for north-facing borders, woodland gardens, or under trees.
– Grows neatly to around 45–60cm tall and wide.
– Low maintenance and tolerant of most soils once established.
Position: Partial to full shade; avoid strong direct sunlight.
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
Feeding: Mulch annually with compost or leaf mould in spring.
Pruning: Remove old or damaged fronds in late winter to refresh growth.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK; evergreen in sheltered locations.
Q: Is Cyrtomium fortunei evergreen?
A: Yes, it’s evergreen in mild winters but may shed older fronds in colder areas.
Q: Can I grow it indoors?
A: It prefers outdoor shade but can be grown indoors in cool, bright, indirect light.
Q: How tall does it grow?
A: Typically around 45–60cm tall and wide, forming an elegant, tidy clump.
Q: Is it suitable for pots?
A: Yes, it performs beautifully in containers or shaded patio planters.
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Root Grow & Fertiliser
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