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Polystichum aculeatum
Plant

Polystichum aculeatum

Hard Shield Fern

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
4
Designers
1
Studio
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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, 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 H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A small pocket planting garden featuring a reclaimed timber bench with a yellow base and red metal beam, surrounded by mixed herbaceous plants and small trees.
    Silver Medal
    360° photo available
    Before the Concrete Sets
    Nathan Humphreys, Helen Haley
  • A naturalistic garden filled with pink, yellow, and white flowering perennials, featuring white sculptural butterflies and large natural boulders.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    The Talitha Arts Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

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

Designers 4

Studio 1

Good company

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