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Polystichum tsussimense (Korean Rock Fern)

Korean Rock Fern, Polystichum tsus-simense, Aspidium tsussimense


Perfect for small spaces, award-winning Polystichum tsussimense (Korean Rock Fern) is a small, tufted, evergreen fern bearing broadly lance-shaped, leathery, glossy blue-green fronds, adorned with black stems and narrowly oblong, spiny-toothed, pointed pinnae. Tidy and low-growing, this cute fern remains lush and fresh-looking throughout the season. A popular choice for boutonnieres, Korean Rock Fern is also terrific for the rock garden, at the front of shaded borders, or in containers.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
  • A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet.
  • This plant is a great choice for shady beds and borders, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or containers.
  • Virtually pest and disease free
  • Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
  • Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe, division of rhizomes in spring or by bulbils in fall
  • Native to eastern Asia

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 – 9
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Polystichum - Ferns
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 – 9
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Polystichum - Ferns
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage

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