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Woodwardia radicans (European Chain Fern)

European Chain Fern

AGM Award
Woodwardia radicans, European Chain Fern, Evergreen fern, Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soil

Putting on a dramatic show, award-winning Woodwardia radicans (European Chain Fern) is an evergreen fern adorned with tall, gracefully arching, bipinnate divided fronds, up to 5 ft. long (150 cm). The tips of the fronds sport one or several bulbils. A popular species in mild climates as a result of its imposing architectural fronds.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
  • Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm).
  • Performs well in part shade in neutral, moderately fertile damp soil. In frost prone areas shelter from cold, drying winds and protect in winter with a dry mulch.
  • Perfect for beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens.
  • Generally pest and disease free.
  • Cut down old fronds when they deteriorate
  • Propagate by spores, sow spores at 61°F (16°C) in late summer or early autumn; remove bulbils in autumn or divide in spring.
  • Native to Europe.
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 9
Heat Zones 8 - 9
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Blechnaceae
Common names Fern
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 9
Heat Zones 8 - 9
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Blechnaceae
Common names Fern
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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