Unique fern species, which for centuries have been said to have magical powers

For hundreds of years ferns were regarded as magical and mysterious plants. People hunted them all over the world to find different kinds. Cedar House Ferns consists of a small and exclusive collection of outdoor ferns. You can collect these wonderful plants yourself and benefit from the clean air they spread and their beautiful leaves.

Collection

CEDAR HOUSE FERNS is a premium and sustainable consumer brand with mostly new and extraordinary varieties of outdoor ferns developed by Vitro Plus. In time, the range will be extended with tropical ferns that are also suitable for outdoor use. The ferns are of a consistently high quality and offer their owners a ‘green’ outdoor experience. A professional team offers a good and personal service about caring and growth.

YUNNAN HOLLY FERN

Polystichum yunnanense – This fern grows wonderfully without significant attention, even under dry conditions for a while. This rare fern asks to be discovered by more

WINE AND LIME FERN

Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’ – This lovely deer-resistant evergreen fern is so unique that it is actually recognizable from a distance. Anyone that observes Wine and Lime

SIEBOLD’S WOOD FERN

Dryopteris sieboldii – This is a most unusual fern with magnificent and oddly shaped fronds that mark it out as quite distinct from any other Dryopteris.

KOREAN MOUNTAIN FERN

Dryopteris sichotensis – A large Asian forest fern with dark scales and strong, flat growing fronds. Occurs in the undergrowth of forests, in the highlands on

GROOVY LACE FERN

Lastreopsis microsora – This fern has been used for years as bedding plant in southern California, the creeping rhizome is moderately slow-growing and easy to control.

JAPANESE WOOD FERN

Dryopteris koidzumiana – This unique fern loves warmth, so patience is required for it to start growing. But once it does, new fronds emerge with their

GOLDIE’S FERN

Dryopteris goldiana – Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil. Needs protection from wind. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Best planted in masses in the shaded or woodland garden.

FLOWERING FERN

Anemia mexicana – It is worth trying this fern in a zone 8 in a sheltered spot in the garden or else this is a beautiful

ELEPHANT TRUNK FERN

Dryopteris atrata  – The black stems of this fern accent the fronds quite well. Looks great in shady borders or woodland edges. When grown with plenty

AUSTRALIAN JUNGLE FERN

Pteris umbrosa – A popular species that is common in cultivation. It is quite hardy and quickly builds up into an attractive clumb. In its natural state

CHRISTMAS FERN

Polystichum acrostichoïdes – A medium-sized, coarse fern with deep evergreen, highly polished fronds, fertile fronds are taller and sterile fronds shorter and broader. The fronds grow

JAPANESE BEECH FERN

Phegopteris decursive-pinnata – This fern displays a very unique blend of lance-shaped fronds in both upright and arching positions. This vigorous spreader forms runners and new

CHAMPION’S WOOD FERN

Dryopteris championii – This fern is famous for his gorgeous apple-green new leaves, gradually maturing to their typical lustrous dark green. The fertile leaves are produced

FISHTAIL HOLLY FERN

Cyrtomium caryotideum – The nursery trade seems to have settled on Fishtail Holly Fern as the most used common name, on the premise that the three-pronged

JAPANESE PAINTED FERN

Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ – The best color is developed on this fern when it is placed in light shade, because too much sun washes out the

MERLOT LADY FERN

Anisocampium sheareri – The fronds of this fern are of two types: broader, bottle-green infertile ones that grow quite low down and narrower long-stemmed fertile ones

FIVE FINGER MAIDENHAIR FERN

Adiantum pedatum – In time, with good moist compost and filtered light this fern will form a lush clump gradually spreading its welcome wands of foliage.

ASIAN SABER FERN

Polystichum neolobatum – This is a real eye-catcher with his strong, erect and shiny leaves. It is well behaved, reliable and beautiful throughout the year. Fronds

Richard Hayward

The plant hunter

Richard Hayward, a famous British fern collector, has enjoyed ferns ever since he encountered them as a boy scout in South Wales and took them to London as souvenirs. After his retirement he owned a small fern farm in North Wales. He still exchanges spores and plants of rare species with other fern enthusiasts.

"I love ferns because of their diversity in shape, foliage, colour and beauty and their enormous urge to survive."

Unique fern species, which for centuries have been said to have magical powers

For hundreds of years ferns were regarded as magical and mysterious plants. People hunted them all over the world to find different kinds. Cedar House Ferns consists of a small and exclusive collection of outdoor ferns. You can collect these wonderful plants yourself and benefit from the clean air they spread and their beautiful leaves.