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Asplenium scolopendrium
A handsome, evergreen fern with glossy, wavy fronds unfurling in spring. A great fern for the edge of woodland areas and in a shady mixed border, which will tolerate dry soils once it has established.
Athyrium filix-femina
Large feathery fronds giving a very graceful appearance. This hardy and wonderful deciduous native fern will grow up to around 90cm in a good position. Prefers sun or shade, and likes moist soil conditions.
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
One of the most recognizable and popular of all ferns. Grey green and purple fronds, and a neat growth habit up to 45cm in height and spread. Best in shade, but tolerates sun if planted in moist soil. Deciduous. Note that younger plants will not develop the full patternation until they are slightly more established, and the patternation will be stronger in a little more shade than it will in a sunnier position.
Blechnum spicant
Native evergreen fern. Narrow lance shaped fronds growing form a central crown. Thrives in a shady spot but must have an acidic soil to really do well.
Cyrtomium fortunei
Attractive fern with broad fronds which are mid green in colour and matt in texture. A hardy evergreen which will thrive in part or full shade and most soil types so long as it is not to dry.
Dryopteris affinis
A strong, semi-evergreen fern with erect fronds which are bright yellow-green when young turning a rich green with golden scales.
Dryopteris dilatata
A vigorous semi-evergreen fern with shuttlecock-like rosettes or erect to arching fronds.
Dryopteris erythrosora
A truly superb garden plant. Fabulous new fronds are copper coloured, broad and glossy. This majestic fern forms a large clump growing up to 60cm in height and spread, and thrives in good light and moist soil. It is evergreen in a mild winter. You could call it "essential!"
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica
A selected form of Dryopteris erythrosora with red-tinted glossy new fronds. This majestic fern forms a large clump growing up to 60cm in height and spread. and thrives in good light and moist soil. It is evergreen in a mild winter. Very highly recommended and easy to grow.
Dryopteris filix-mas
One of our finest native plants. A large deciduous fern producing dramatic erect bright green fronds. Height and spread up to 90cm, even forming a short stumpy trunk on old specimens. Will thrive in very dry soil in shade or sun. An essential plant for a woodland garden.
Dryopteris lepidopoda
A clump-forming evergreen fern with slightly arching fronds emerging salmon pink on colour before turning dark green throughout the season.
Dryopteris wallichiana
One of the finest specimen ferns forming a large single crown of tall fronds which emerge from a black crown. Height up to 80cm. Thrives in part shade and moist soil. This is one of those "Must-have" plants.
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Wonderful fresh green unfurling fronds which indeed resemble tall narrow shuttlecocks. These can ultimately form small trunks. Height up to 90cm. Perfect for a dapple shaded spot near to water where it will slowly form a small colony spreading by underground runners.
Polypodium vulgare
Leathery fronds. A British native fern often found growing on trees and walls in damp places. Ht 30cm. Gently creeps with underground rhizomes. Sun or shade.
Polystichum munitum
A robust evergreen fern forming a large clump of erect, narrowly lance-shaped fronds.
Polystichum setiferum (Divisilobum Group) 'Herrenhausen'
Broadly triangular fronds held at a distinct angle. This is a particularly striking form of Polystichum setiferum which always stands out. Makes a striking evergreen specimen plant up to 75cm in height and spread. This is a really good woodland plant, excelling in damp shade.