The Sensitive Fern

Onoclea sensibilis

The Sensitive Fern has striking pinkish bronze foliage as it unfurls in spring before the foliage turns matt green.

The foliage is very striking and adds interest under shrubs and trees. A good fern for a large container.

Native to:

East Asia

Eventual height:

0.6 m

Eventual width:

0.6 m

Hardiness:

Full-half hardy

Sun:

Partial shade

Soil:

Moist, humus-rich fertile soil

Flower:

Insignificant

Leaf:

Pinky bronze maturing to bold green

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Quantity

Pot size 2L