Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

The Northern maidenhair fern, Adiantum aleuticum 'Japonicum', is a spectacular fern that grows from unfurling, copper-pink fronds in spring. As the fronds age they gradually become golden-green in colour. It looks lovely growing alongside ferns and other shade-loving plants, and is well-suited to growing in a woodland border.

For best results, grow Adiantum aleuticum 'Japonicum' in partial or dappled shade in moist, well-drained and humus-rich soil.

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Adiantum ‘Japonicum’ and wildlife

Adiantum ‘Japonicum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Adiantum ‘Japonicum’ poisonous?

Adiantum ‘Japonicum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Adiantum 'Japonicum'
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