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Adiantum capillus-veneris
Plant

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Maidenhair Fern

Planted in 1 show garden on GardensDB.

1
Garden
1
Designer
1
Studio
How to grow it

Happiest in partial shade or full shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing N E S W
North, East or West-facing
Position
Full sun (not suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H3. Half hardy Half hardy, unheated glasshouse or mild winter (-5°C to 1°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

1 garden

  • A tranquil show garden features a winding earth path, dry stone walls, a curved timber tunnel, and informal planting with red poppies, blue delphiniums, and grasses, bordered by a reddish wall.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion
    Tom Hoblyn
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designer 1

Studio 1

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Often planted with

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