Adiantum aleuticum Aleutian maidenhair fern, Western maidenhair fern, Five finger fern, Five fingered maidenhair fern
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 3 to 8 (-40C to -7C / -40F to 20F) Border/container: Borders and containers Sun/shade: Likes part shade, light shade Soil type: Loam (normal) Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Moisture retentive soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Low maintenance
Adiantum aleuticum Aleutian maidenhair fern, Western maidenhair fern, Five finger fern, Five fingered maidenhair fern
Plant Looks like... Overall effect Garden style: Conservatory, Exotic garden, Indoors, Rock garden, Shady court, Small scale garden
Colours and scent Flowers: Fruit: Leaf: Green Stem: Variegated leaf: No Scent: No
Size and shape Height: 0.20m Height at 10yrs: 0.20m Spread: 0.30m Spread at 10yrs: 0.30m Shape: Fan
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Spring Evergreen: Yes, semi-evergreen
Adiantum aleuticum Aleutian maidenhair fern, Western maidenhair fern, Five finger fern, Five fingered maidenhair fern
Plant Names... Botanical name: Adiantum aleuticum Common name: Aleutian maidenhair fern, Western maidenhair fern, Five finger fern, Five fingered maidenhair fern Also known as: Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum, Adiantum pedatum
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Fern
Use For... Deer resistant
Description... This is a delicate little fern that makes a mound of fine, purple black stems that carry tiny overlapping bluish green leaflets. These are more noticeably triangular than is the case with the species. The young fronds are pinkish in colour. The plant is rather tender and needs a warm, sheltered, lightly shaded site with moist humus rich soil. It stands around 20cm (8in) high.
Awards Royal Horicultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
(RHS AGM)
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Adiantum aleuticum
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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