6 Braun's Holly Fern – Polystichum braunii Plants, Hardy Evergreen Perennial, 1Ltr Root-Ball

Bring lush, woodland elegance to shaded areas of your garden with this collection of six Braun's Holly Fern (Polystichum braunii) plants. Prized for its beautifully arching, dark green fronds adorned with fine silvery-white scales on the stipes and rachis, this fern adds a refined, textural quality to borders, woodland plantings and shady corners. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1Ltr root-ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Polystichum braunii is a robust, clump-forming fern that thrives in cool, sheltered positions where many other plants struggle. The glossy, bipinnate fronds unfurl in spring with a striking silvery appearance before maturing to a rich, deep green. It is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that brings year-round interest to the garden.

What's Included:

• 6 x Braun's Holly Fern (Polystichum braunii) plants


• Each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball


• Well-established and ready to plant

Key Features:

• Hardy evergreen perennial fern – provides year-round foliage interest


• Attractive, arching bipinnate fronds with silvery scales when young


• Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, north-facing walls and containers


• Low maintenance – requires minimal care once established


• Excellent for underplanting beneath trees and shrubs


• Deer and rabbit resistant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Polystichum braunii


• Common Names: Braun's Holly Fern, Braun's Shield Fern


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds


• Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green Bipinnate Fronds with Silvery Scales on Young Growth


• Perfect For: Woodland Gardens, Shady Borders, North-Facing Walls, Containers, Underplanting


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


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


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Type: Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Season of Interest: Year-Round Foliage

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded position with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil


• Incorporate well-rotted compost or leaf mould into the planting hole to improve moisture retention


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


• Apply a mulch of leaf mould or bark chips around the base in spring to retain moisture


• Remove any damaged or old fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth


• Avoid planting in exposed, windy sites or areas of direct, prolonged sunlight

Notes: This listing is for a collection of six Polystichum braunii plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball. Plant appearance may vary slightly depending on the time of year and natural seasonal growth cycles.