{"product_id":"matteuccia-struthiopteris-5-litre-pot","title":"Matteuccia Struthiopteris 5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"201\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"260\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eElegant, architectural fern for damp or shaded gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eOstrich Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking, hardy deciduous fern prized for its tall, upright fronds that fan out gracefully like ostrich feathers. This bold, architectural plant brings a lush, woodland feel to shaded borders, underplanting, or damp areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"831\" class=\"\"\u003eIn spring, distinctive bright green \"fiddleheads\" unfurl dramatically before forming a tall, vase-like clump. It spreads slowly via underground rhizomes, making it a great choice for naturalising in moist, shady sites or as a feature in fern or foliage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"862\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003eGraceful, upright fronds up to 1.5m tall\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003eCreates bold, structural foliage displays\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1010\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1010\" class=\"\"\u003eExcellent for shade, woodland gardens, or near water\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1058\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1058\" class=\"\"\u003eSpreads gradually to form impressive clumps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1094\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1094\" class=\"\"\u003eFully hardy and low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1131\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1237\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1237\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, and humus-rich; ideal in damp spots\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1278\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1278\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1334\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1334\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back old fronds in late winter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1377\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eUltimate Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1400\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1400\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5m\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1454\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1454\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1m (can spread further over time)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1494\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1494\" class=\"\"\u003eSlow to moderate clump-forming growth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1631\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic, low-maintenance fern for adding texture and structure to shady, moisture-loving areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49701423874374,"sku":"163702","price":22.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/56ef9e43-4512-4e11-ae13-d8b1159cd306.jpg?v=1777034474","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/matteuccia-struthiopteris-5-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}