Polystichum polyblepharum Japenese Tassel Fern
Very stiff, erect, lance-shaped, fronds form a distinctive shuttlecock-like shape.
The fronds of this evergreen fern are covered in golden hairs as they unfurl. Perfect for providing all-year round interest for a shady, well-drained mixed border, the finely divided foliage looks wonderful frosted in the winter garden.
Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, or garden compost into the planting hole Remove dead or tatty-looking foliage in spring.
Position: full or partial shade
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Chalk/Loam/Sand
Acid/Alkaline/Neutral
Height and Spread 0.5-1m x 0.5 -1m
