Matteuccia struthiopteris

Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Brand: Sarah Raven
SKU: 700175
Price: 7.5 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Magnificent shuttlecock or ostrich fern which grows in shady, damp areas, and looks especially good planted with alliums

1 x 9cm pot (200601-1)

3 x 9cm pots

1 x 9cm pot (510911-1)

3 x 9cm pots (510911-3)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Details:

Type: Perennial
Position: Border (Middle)
Soil: Acid - Neutral
Flowers: Fronds from March to November, deciduous over winter.
Height: 1.2m (4ft)
Group/Species: struthiopteris
Common name: Shuttlecock Fern
Moisture: Moist
Aspect: Shade
Spread: 90cm (36in)

Description

Magnificent shuttlecock or ostrich fern, with huge bright-green fronds. A superb plant for the border or woodland.

Picked young, before they unfurl, the fronds can be eaten, raw or cooked, and are said to have a flavour similar to asparagus.

Care Tips

The plant spreads slowly by underground rhizomes and in time, builds up large groups on its own, which can be propagated by division in spring. Remove dead fronds when necessary.

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Flowers/ Harvest