Natural texture, timeless greenery, and effortless structure for shady spaces.

Our Fern Mix combines three of the most reliable and versatile ferns—Shield Fern, Holly Fern, and Male Fern—for year-round texture and lush, calming colour. Together, they bring layered form and graceful movement to shaded borders, woodland areas, and containers. Each species contributes something special: the Shield Fern’s finely cut fronds, the Holly Fern’s glossy evergreen texture, and the Male Fern’s strong upright form. Hardy, elegant, and low-maintenance, this trio transforms dim garden corners into vibrant green sanctuaries.

Each plant is supplied in a generous 1-litre pot, peat-free and grown naturally at our Yorkshire nursery. These garden-ready ferns are long-lived, pest-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established—requiring almost no care beyond occasional watering in dry weather. Perfect for mass planting or mixing into borders, they bring depth, movement, and timeless appeal to every garden style.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Plant Names: Shield Fern (Polystichum aculeatum), Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum), Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

• Quantity: 3  or 6 plants

• Plant Type: Hardy ferns

• Pot Size: 1L each

• Foliage Colour: Green

• Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade

• Mature Height: Approx. 90cm

• Mature Spread: Approx. 60cm

• Growth Habit: Clumping, arching fronds

• Hardiness: Fully hardy

KEY FEATURES

• Trio of hardy, shade-loving ferns for natural texture

• Perfect for woodland gardens and underplanting

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Peat-free, plastic-free, and UK-grown

• Adds calm, structured greenery without flowers

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• 3  or 6x mixed fern plants (Shield Fern, Holly Fern, Male Fern) in 1L pots

GROWING TIP

• Plant in moist but well-drained soil in shade or partial shade.

• Water regularly in the first growing season.

• Remove old fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth.

PERFECT FOR

• Cottage garden

• Woodland planting

• Shady borders

• Underplanting trees

• Naturalistic or low-maintenance gardens

GROWING CALENDAR

• Planting: April

• Foliage: April to November

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8