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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MA2230.1
Price: 18.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Shuttlecock Fern

20-30cm , 3L pot

£18

£18 ~~£18~~

Pre-order: Ready June 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1.5 metres in height

Foliage Green fronds (deciduous)

Soil Moist but well–draining

Description

The Shuttlecock Fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, has ornate upright bright green fronds up to 1.5 metres in height. These main fronds are sterile and shorter, brownish fruiting fronds can appear around the edge.

Matteuccia struthiopteris is a deciduous fern that grows well in moist soil and part or full shade. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is ideal for adding colour to dark corners of the garden.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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