- Botanical name: Osmunda regalis 'Purpurascens'
- Common name: Royal fern
- Family: Osmundaceae
- Plant Type: Bog, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, Deciduous
Green
Purple
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
Royal fern, Osmunda regalis, is a large and spectacular fern, ideal for growing at the pond edge or bog garden. Plants form a distinct clump of tall, arching fronds of fresh green divided leaves. The stems and early leaves of Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’ are purplish in colour, with the stems remaining purple throughout the season. It makes the perfect planting partner to other large foliage plants such as rodgersia and gunnera.
For best results grow Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’ in moist, preferably acidic soil, in partial shade (full sun is tolerated in cooler regions). Prune out old leaves in late winter. It makes the perfect planting partner to other large foliage plants such as rodgersia and gunnera.
How to grow Osmunda 'Purpurascens'
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Plant size
1.5m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / clay / heavy / moist
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 'Purpurascens' and wildlife
Osmunda 'Purpurascens' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Osmunda 'Purpurascens' poisonous?
Osmunda 'Purpurascens' 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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