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 people.

SUBSTRATE & WATERING

A very robust fern taking dry and wet conditions best in semi shade. Grows well under medium or stronger light in moist garden soil or potting mix.

Delicate Polystichum with beautiful brown center-rib.

A rare fern that grows easily, even in wet clay, but can also withstand drought. Coming from the Himalayas, this fern has soft yellow green fronds which can turn deep blue green in full shade. the center rib is of a soft brown. This Polystichum is a remarkable strong evergreen, which will also look nice in a patio pot. The newly unrolling croziers are an impressive sight on this hardy wintergreen variety, it just looks like there grows a little bell on the end of the new leaf.

Nice combination with low bulbous plants and suitable as patio plant

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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."

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