Recommendations for evergreen ferns that like the sun

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by JWK, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    32,087
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +48,957
    I've already got Asplenium trichomanes ‘Maidenhair Spleenwort’ which tolerates full sun, anyone got experience of other ferns that I can stick into my hot tropical borders please.
     
  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    Messages:
    30,588
    Occupation:
    Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
    Location:
    Under the Edge Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +14,126
    Cinnamon fern - Osmunda cinnamomea .. This is a good article John & this is a good site I have used.. :sunny:
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • kindredspirit

      kindredspirit Gardening around a big Puddle. :)

      Joined:
      Nov 21, 2009
      Messages:
      3,701
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired.
      Location:
      Western Ireland (but in a cold pocket)
      Ratings:
      +4,647
      I have several Osmundas growing in full sun but they're in very wet soil, which helps.

      Southern Shield ferns seemed to tolerate the sun but all sucuumbed to the terrible frost last winter. (-12°) Giant Chain Ferns ditto.

      Dropteris Filix Mas grows for me in the sun but they're very yellow compared to ones in the shade. It can take dryness very well.
       
      • Like Like x 2
      Loading...

      Share This Page

      1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
        By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
        Dismiss Notice