Are you struggling to find plants for dry shade? Then Monty Don has the solution. In this short video clip from Gardeners’ World he plants two beautiful fern species – the male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) and golden shield fern (Dryopteris affinis) – both of which thrive in dry shade, producing a spectacular shuttlecock of feathery fronds up to 90cm tall. Follow his simple planting guide to brighten up your shady borders.
How to plant ferns in dry shade
Not sure what to grow in dry shade? Monty Don demonstrates how to plant Dryopteris species, which thrive in dry shade.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To do | ||||||||||||
| To do |
J
Do not To do in January |
F
Do not To do in February |
M
Do not To do in March |
A
Do not To do in April |
M
Do To do in May |
J
Do To do in June |
J
Do To do in July |
A
Do To do in August |
S
Do To do in September |
O
Do not To do in October |
N
Do not To do in November |
D
Do not To do in December |
Offers
Offer extended due to demand. Now is the perfect time to sow seeds for the year ahead. Select from over 600 seed varieties, from dazzling dahlias to radiant runner beans.
Ends in:
£19.99
£29.99
for six varieties in 9cm pots
Forming beautiful rosette patterns, this colourful collection of sempervivums (houseleeks) is a must-have for any garden. Native to alpine regions, they're tolerant to extreme temperatures and drought.
Offer Ends:
Enjoy these six specially selected perennials to give you a beautiful mixture of double and single blooms in vivid colours. Plant in sunny borders for a cottage garden scheme this summer.
Offer Ends: