Hardy ferns - small

Common name: Rigid Holly Fern A native British fern with strong, narrow, evergreen fronds that have an attractive  glossy appearance. Great for adding year-round interest and texture to shadier parts of the garden. Average height 2ft. Partial shade/Full...

Common name: Small male scaly fern A semi-evergeen fern whose habit forms a rosette of congested fronds with overlapping segments. Prefers moist soil. Average height 1-2ft. Partial or full shade. Hardy. Partial to full shade. Hardy.

An attractive dwarf form of the Soft Shield Fern that has feathery, divided, green fronds and overlapping lower leaf segments creating a dense or 'congested' appearance. Average height/spread 1ft. Shaded site. Hardy.

Common name: Common Polypody An attractive and very versatile evergreen fern with deeply cut dark green fronds. This variety is native to the UK and will grow in dry or damp soil as long as it is shaded. Can be grown in cracks in walls or paving. Average...

Common name: Wallich's Wood Fern A magnificent semi-evergreen fern,  named after Danish botanist and plant hunter, Nathaniel Wallich. Clusters of upright 'fiddleheads' unfurl to reveal large, arching shuttlecock fronds in yellow-green  with contrasting...

Common name: Japanese Tassel Fern An attractive evergreen fern producing shuttlecock-like upright glossy dark green fronds that have a golden tint when they first emerge. A magical sight in winter when the fronds are covered in frost. Prefers...

Common name: Shaggy Wood Fern An impressive semi-evergreen fern, perfect for woodland areas. The tall, gold-green fronds unfurl in an arching fountain shape. The dark stems contrast well with the bright leaves.   Average height 3ft. Partial shade in damp...

A large and beautiful fern that makes a striking feature but will also mix with other ferns and shade-loving plants. Pale green fronds darken as they age. It is evergreen providing year-round interest. Average height/spread 2.5ft. Full shade/Partial...

Common name: Wollaston's Soft Shield Fern A semi-evergreen fern with a broad growth habit. It has long triangular fronds which overlap and have a graceful lace-like appearance. Average height 2ft, spread 3-4ft. Partial shade/Full shade. Hardy.

Common name: Siebold's Wood Fern A curious evergreen fern that originates from Japan. Lovely broad leaves with a bluish-green tinge provide texture in shadier parts of the garden. Average height and spread  2ft. Full shade/Partial shade. Hardy.

£5.50 (3 for £15) Common name: Asian saber fern A tough, evergreen fern with lustrous dark green foliage.  Partial or full shade.  Average height 1.5-2ft

In spring time fronds are borne with a bronze flush, but  turn dark green  with age whilst developing a leathery texture.  Average height: 40cm -1.3ft Average spread: 1m - 3ft Partial shady - Full shade Hardy 

Common name: Painted Lady Fern An attractive fern with silver grey fronds have a slight purple tinge.  Average height & spread 2ft  Full Shade or partial shade Hardy  

Common name: Wallich's Wood Fern A magnificent semi-evergreen fern,  named after Danish botanist and plant hunter, Nathaniel Wallich. Clusters of upright 'fiddleheads' unfurl to reveal large, arching shuttlecock fronds in yellow-green  with contrasting...

Commonly known as Japanese Lace Fern or Tassel Fern. An evergreen hardy fern that like a dry shady spot. It produces a "shuttle-cock" clump of fronds Average height: 1m /3ft Average spread: 1m / 3ft Partial shade / full shade  

Common name: Fortune's Holly Fern An upright, evergreen fern with large, arching fronds and a distinctive 'holly-like' leaf shape. Named after Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune. Contrasts well within a mix of ferns. Good for containers. Average height...

£5.50 (3 for £15) A tall, robust farn with bright green, lance shaped fronds. Partial or full shade.  Average height 2-3ft

Common name: Copper shield fern An evergreen fern with bronze-coloured new fronds in the spring.   Partial or full shade.  Average height 2-3ft

Common name: Common Polypody An attractive and very versatile evergreen fern with deeply cut dark green fronds. This variety is native to the UK and will grow in dry or damp soil as long as it is shaded. Can be grown in cracks in walls or paving. Average...

£5.50 (3 for £15) Common name: Heart's tongue An evergreen fern with wide leathery fronds. Clump-forming. Partial or full shade.  Average height 1-2ft

Latin name: Nepeta mussinii An ornamental perennial herb with aromatic grey-green foliage and a spreading habit. Blue flowers are produced over summer. Liked by cats! Good for border edges. Average height 2ft  Full sun  Good for making tea