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Reaching skyward with an unfurling of huge, bright green, shuttlecock-like fronds each spring, the magnificent Matteuccia struthiopteris is an award-winning plant for damp shade. For maximum ‘wow’ factor, this verdant and striking fern is best seen grown in a group. For quick results this can be achieved by planting several together, or for a slower alternative, allow this gently spreading plant to colonise an area naturally. Underground rhizomes result in separate ‘shuttlecocks’ being produced 10-20 cm from the parent plant, which can either be left in place, or snipped off and repositioned. Perfect for growing with other damp, shade loving plants in a woodland garden, moist border, or at the edge of a pond. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil, in partial or light dappled shade. Remove dead fronds as necessary. H&S: 1.8 m x 90cm. Hardy, deciduous perennial
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Matteuccia struthiopteris P9 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shuttlecock Fern |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.80 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.90 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for Ponds | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
