{"product_id":"col-1ltr-hol-fer-polx6","title":"Braun's Holly Fern Polystichum Braunii Plants, Hardy Evergreen Perennial, 1Ltr Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Braun's Holly Fern – Polystichum braunii Plants, Hardy Evergreen Perennial, 1Ltr Root-Ball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring lush, woodland elegance to shaded areas of your garden with this collection of six Braun's Holly Fern (\u003ci\u003ePolystichum braunii\u003c\/i\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolystichum 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Braun's Holly Fern (Polystichum braunii) plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWell-established and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy evergreen perennial fern – provides year-round foliage interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive, arching bipinnate fronds with silvery scales when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, north-facing walls and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance – requires minimal care once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent for underplanting beneath trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Polystichum braunii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Braun's Holly Fern, Braun's Shield Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Glossy, Dark Green Bipinnate Fronds with Silvery Scales on Young Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e Woodland Gardens, Shady Borders, North-Facing Walls, Containers, Underplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Year-Round Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, shaded position with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporate well-rotted compost or leaf mould into the planting hole to improve moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch of leaf mould or bark chips around the base in spring to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemove any damaged or old fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting in exposed, windy sites or areas of direct, prolonged sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57755103625590,"sku":"COL-1LTR-HOL-FER-POLX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_22ee9510-5494-4258-b3ec-f7f19aa3c613.png?v=1777248684","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-hol-fer-polx6","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}