Royal Fern - Osmunda regalis, 1 Pack
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- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern
A majestic, vase-shaped deciduous fern, Osmunda regalisโcommonly called Royal Fern or Flowering Fernโfeatures large, broadly divided, bright green fronds rising 2โ4โฏft (60โ120โฏcm) high (though it can reach 6โฏft in optimal wet conditions).ย In spring, new fronds emerge with a coppery tint, topped by copper-brown fertile spikes that persist into fall, adding dramatic texture and seasonal contrast. Thriving in moist, humus-rich soilsโespecially along streams, ponds, rain gardens, and wet woodlandsโit tolerates part to full shade and even full sun if moisture is constant.ย Very low-maintenance, deer and rabbit resistant, and pest-free, this fern is ideal for naturalistic landscapes that call for structure, texture, and winter silhouette.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Coppery new fronds & fertile spikes
- Vase-form clumping habit
- Deer & rabbit resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Bright green sterile fronds; coppery new fronds; copper-brown fertile spikes |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 24โ48โฏin (60โ120โฏcm); up to 72โฏin (180โฏcm) in moist sites |
| Plant Width | 24โ36โฏin (60โ90โฏcm) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun with consistent moisture |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | FOLIAGE ONLY |
| Plant Depth | Crown level with soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | 36โฏin (90โฏcm); natural clumping |
