A distinctive fern with dark green fronds and reddish/purplish stipes. Plants prefer a shady location in organic rich loam.

Very hardy and adaptable native with bluish-green fronds 2-3m tall. Very easily grown in a moist shady position. Smaller pots will thrive in exposed situations if hardened off first. Will tolerate full sun. Good tub fern.

Known as the Lady Fern due to is soft lacy fronds, it is very adaptable and when established it does very well, it can be deciduous depending on the climate but will always put on massive growth in spring, best in semi shade, do not hesitate to prune of old fronds