1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Cheilanthes lanosa

A fern with remarkable silvery grey foliage, and drought-tolerant, so able to withstand the summer heat and looks good all year long.
1

3 x 9cm pots (201330-3)

3 x 9cm pots

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Front), Container Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Height
30cm (12in)
Common name
Hairy Lip Fern
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Part Shade
Spread
30cm (12in)

Description

A fern with remarkable silvery grey foliage, Chelianthes lanosa or ‘Hairy lip fern’ is drought-tolerant, so able to withstand the summer heat and looks good all year long. Plant at the front of a border in dappled shade, or in pots and containers.

Care Tips

This plant won't tolerate wet winter weather. Grow in sharply-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil in full sun, with protection from winter rain.