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Male Fern
£15.00
2 Litre pot
Key information
The Male Fern adds lush greenery to gardens in the shade and partial shade. The pinnae appear spiky and skeletal-like. Also known as Dryopteris Filix-Mas, it is very low maintenance and adds interesting texture to your outside space. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Plants will be delivered from the last week of March to protect them from frost damage. If you would like them earlier, please get in touch.
A member of the Soto team will be in contact in mid-March to arrange a convenient date for delivery.
Good to know
Pet friendly
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Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Soto deliver nationwide for all individual plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Outdoor plants will be delivered from the 18th March, a member of the Soto team will be in touch closer to the time. From the 18th March, Soto border collections are hand delivered within 3-7 working days to Greater London and the Home Counties. Please get in touch if you live outside these areas. Delivery is free for all orders over £50. For orders under £50, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Although deciduous, the frosted fronds provide winter interest and are worth keeping until spring.
How to care for Male Fern
Aspect
Shade and Partial
The Male Fern thrives in both shade and part shade.
Care Level
Easy
The Male Fern is easy to care for, ideal for both new and seasoned gardeners. Simply cut back dead or damaged fronds as necessary.
Watering
Frequently
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Feeding
Compost and Feeding
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Feed your Male Fern once in early spring and again in mid-summer with a liquid feed to support healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
Ensure the soil is well drained and not waterlogged.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Dryopteris filix-mas
PLANT TYPE
Deciduous fern
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Small
HARDINESS
Very hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
2L
TOXICITY
None that are reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (3-5 YEARS)
Height - 1.2m - Width - 0.9m
Receiving your plant order
In this Soto Masterclass we show you what to do to revive your plant after transit.
Follow Max as he demonstrates the steps to give your plant the best start in your garden.
