3 Japanese Tassel Fern – Polystichum polyblepharum | Hardy Evergreen | 1 Litre Root Ball

Bring elegant, year-round greenery to shaded areas of your garden with this set of three Polystichum polyblepharum, commonly known as the Japanese Tassel Fern. Prized for its stunning, glossy dark green fronds that arch gracefully from a central crown, this fern is one of the most attractive and reliable evergreen varieties available. Each spring, striking new fronds unfurl in a distinctive tassel-like fashion, creating a captivating display as they gradually open out into beautifully arching, bipinnate leaves with a rich, lacquered sheen.

A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), Polystichum polyblepharum is recognised for its outstanding garden performance, robust constitution and low-maintenance habit. It is fully hardy across the UK and thrives in sheltered, shaded positions where many other plants struggle, making it an invaluable addition to woodland gardens, shady borders, north-facing beds and containers.

What's Included:

• 3 x Polystichum polyblepharum (Japanese Tassel Fern) plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot with an established root ball, ready for planting

Key Features:

• Glossy, dark green evergreen fronds provide interest throughout the year


• Eye-catching tassel-like new growth unfurls each spring


• Compact, clump-forming habit – ideal for borders, underplanting and containers


• Thrives in shade and partial shade where other plants may not perform


• Low maintenance – requires minimal care once established


• Fully hardy and resilient in UK gardens


• RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil for best results


• Choose a sheltered position in partial shade or full shade


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system


• Apply a mulch of leaf mould or garden compost around the base in spring to retain moisture and enrich the soil


• Remove any old or damaged fronds in late winter or early spring to allow fresh new growth to take centre stage

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Polystichum polyblepharum


• Common Names: Japanese Tassel Fern, Tassel Fern


• Classification: Evergreen Fern


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds


• Perfect For: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, Underplanting, Containers, North-Facing Beds


• Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green, Bipinnate Evergreen Fronds


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil: Humus-Rich, Moist but Well-Drained


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (H5 – down to approximately -15°C)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Fern


• Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Notes: This listing is for a set of three Japanese Tassel Fern plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot. These are well-established plants with healthy root systems, ready to be planted out or potted on upon arrival.