Product description
An evergreen hardy fern with compact, clumping and slow growing foliage. Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum', otherwise known as Crested hart's tongue fern, produces a slightly different shape to its type series- a domed clump, rather than a rosette-like shape. Its foliage is light-mid green in colour, with broad, fanned leaves that have a crimped appearance at the end of the frond. This plant is well suited to any shaded areas, such as borders, ground cover or underplanting.
Plant in moist, well drained soil. Keep in partial or full shade. Prefers a humus-rich, alkaline soil. Tolerant of a small amount of sun. Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid scorching.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
Hart's Tongue Fern
Asplenium 'Cristatum'
Asplenium 'Cristatum'
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Product description
An evergreen hardy fern with compact, clumping and slow growing foliage. Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum', otherwise known as Crested hart's tongue fern, produces a slightly different shape to its type series- a domed clump, rather than a rosette-like shape. Its foliage is light-mid green in colour, with broad, fanned leaves that have a crimped appearance at the end of the frond. This plant is well suited to any shaded areas, such as borders, ground cover or underplanting.
Plant in moist, well drained soil. Keep in partial or full shade. Prefers a humus-rich, alkaline soil. Tolerant of a small amount of sun. Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid scorching.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Direct water towards the soil rather than the fronds to help prevent root rot.
How to Water
Water well for the first year. After this asplenium is relatively drought tolerant.
How to Plant
Plant asplenium in full shade or partial shade in moist but well-draining soil. Dig in plenty of garden compost before planting to give the soil a boost of nutrients and help hold in moisture.
