Asplenium trichomanes - Maidenhair Spleenwort
A charming native British fern with delicate evergreen fronds featuring contrasting dark stems and bright green leaflets that bring grace to shady spots.
Seasonal Highlights
The rosettes of fine-textured fronds provide year-round interest, with fresh new growth emerging in spring. The distinctive purple-black stems create an attractive contrast against the small rounded bright green pinnae throughout all seasons.
Key Features
- Delicate evergreen fronds
- Distinctive dark purple-black stems
- Bright green rounded leaflets
- Compact rosette-forming habit
- Native British species
Perfect For
Ideal for planting in wall crevices, rock gardens, and between paving stones. Perfect for shady borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Excellent for naturalising in damp shady areas and bringing wildlife value to gardens.
Growing Tips
Plant in shade or partial shade with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Particularly good in limestone areas. Water regularly until established, then requires minimal attention. Excellent for growing in cracks and crevices where other plants struggle. Remove any damaged fronds in spring.
Looks Great With
Pair with other ferns like Polystichum setiferum and Dryopteris for textural variety. Combines beautifully with Epimedium, Primula, and Cyclamen in shady plantings.
A refined native fern that adds delicate texture and evergreen interest to challenging shady spots.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
