- Botanical name: Osmunda cinnamomea
- Common name: Cinnamon fern
- Family: Osmundaceae
- Plant Type: Marginal, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
The cinnamon fern, Osmunda cinnamomea (syn. Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), forms tight circles of fresh green fronds, which grow into a beautiful upright shuttlecock by midsummer. In the centre of the shuttlecock, tight plumes of cinnamon-brown spore-bearing fronds emerge, resembling flower spikes. It’s perfect for growing in bog garden or the pond edge, where it looks fabulous with other foliage plants such as gunners and rodgersia.
For best results grow Osmunda cinnamomea in moist to wet, rich soils. Cut down old foliage in late winter.
How to grow Osmunda cinnamomea
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Plant size
90cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / boggy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Osmunda cinnamomea and wildlife
Osmunda cinnamomea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Osmunda cinnamomea poisonous?
Osmunda cinnamomea 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
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