GardensDB - Dryopteris affinis Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants What was planted, and who used it ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) [Plants](https://gardensdb.com/plants) / Dryopteris affinis ![Dryopteris affinis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1616efc6-a49d-4298-9c8b-49882b8f136d/conversions/dryopteris-affinis-hero.webp) Plant Dryopteris affinis ==================== Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB. 3 Gardens 4 Designers 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 0.5–1 metres Max height 0.5–1 metres Max spread 5–10 years To maturity Aspect Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W Any aspect Happy facing any direction Position Full sun Partial shade Full shade Exposure Sheltered Exposed Moisture Moist but well-drained Soil Chalk Clay Loam Sand Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 3 gardens ----------- - ![A naturalistic show garden with a winding wooden path over a rocky stream, fruit trees, mixed perennial planting, a round wooden dining table, and a black timber cabin with a green roof.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d6774512-ce3b-4128-91d9-b3e5e87708fc/conversions/PXL_20260722_172401499.MP-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/mindful-chefs-gathering) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-environmental-innovation-award/icon.webp) RHS Environmental Innovation Award ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-the-kings-biodiversity-award/icon.webp) The King's Biodiversity Award 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 Mindful Chef's Gathering Sophie Godber - ![A beautiful border garden featuring a corrugated iron shelter covered in climbing plants, a gravel path with slate pavers, a rattan chair, and naturalistic planting with grasses, silvery foliage, and purple flowers.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/69a25538-360a-4d66-ab6b-0c0ec7c56744/conversions/PXL_20260617_162044361-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/stories-of-memory) Beautiful Borders ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award BBC Gardeners' World Live 2026 Stories of Memory Adrian Burrows, Lucy Morton - ![A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ba7cb937-fb76-4f62-bfe2-bde74cb4cf73/conversions/primary_image-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-london-square-chelsea-pensioners-garden) Small Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden Dave Green Show all 3 gardens Who uses it Designers & studios ------------------------- The people and studios credited on the gardens above, with how many of those gardens each worked on. ### Designers 4 - [ 1 garden AB #### Adrian Burrows Wet Your Plants Ltd ](https://gardensdb.com/people/adrian-burrows) - [ 1 garden ![Dave Green](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/dave-green/profile_photo.webp) #### Dave Green Dave Green Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/people/dave-green) - [ 1 garden ![Lucy Morton](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/lucy-morton/profile_photo.webp?v=ca288a5a-d934-4b20-b0ab-f50440527a08) #### Lucy Morton wetyourplantsltd Wet Your Plants Ltd ](https://gardensdb.com/people/lucy-morton) - [ 1 garden ![Sophie Godber](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/sophie-godber/profile_photo.webp?v=1d48afb5-4b5a-4f0d-bc6d-4d99d0acc4ab) #### Sophie Godber Garden Designer, Landscape Designer Spacecraft Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sophie-godber) Show all 4 designers ### Studio 1 - [ 1 garden ![Spacecraft Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/spacecraft-garden-design/logo.webp) #### Spacecraft Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/spacecraft-garden-design) Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Dryopteris affinis, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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