- Botanical name: Coniogramme japonica
- Common name: Japanese bamboo fern
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Japanese bamboo fern, Coniogramme japonica, is an elegant fern, bearing upright, dark green fronds with a lighter green herringbone pattern running along them. Gently spreading by rhizomes, it’s perfect for growing as ground cover in a woodland border.
Grow Coniogramme japonica in moist soil in partial shade. Not fully hardy, it may not withstand British winters. To be on the safe side, repot into a container to overwinter indoors. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
How to grow Coniogramme japonica
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Plant size
35cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Coniogramme japonica and wildlife
Coniogramme japonica has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Coniogramme japonica poisonous?
Coniogramme japonica has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
