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Polystichum setiferum Proliferum

Name: Polystichum setiferum Proliferum
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PO2313.1
Price: 40.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Soft Shield Fern

Bush, 40-60cm, 10L pot

£40

£40 ~~£40~~

Pre-order: Ready October 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Foliage Evergreen

Position Full sun to full shade

Description

Polystichum setiferum 'Proliferum' (Soft Shield Fern) is a hardy, evergreen fern known for its soft, lacy green fronds and graceful, fountain-like shape. Often called the ‘Mother Shield Fern’ for its easy growth and tolerance of drier conditions, it’s perfect for adding texture and colour to containers, raised beds, or shady garden corners. Grows to 1–1.5 metres tall with a spread of 0.5–1 metre.

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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