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Polypodium vulgare - fronds in late May

Polypodium vulgare

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(Common Polypody) An attractive, native evergreen fern that thrives in both dry shade and damp conditions with deeply cut, leathery, dark green fronds.

Gradually spreads as a ground cover fern if left to its own devices.

Most suitable for partial to heavy shade. Can be grown well in a large container.

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3 litre pot

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Position: Light, dappled or heavy shade.
Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil. Tolerant of fairly dry conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Polypodium vulgare grows to be a small, spreading fern.
- Height: up to 30 - 40 cm (1 ft)
- <Spread: up to 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Ground Cover, Fern - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Evergreen

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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