Dryopteris crassirhizoma - Thick-stemmed wood Fern

<p><strong>Unique plants in the plant kingdom, ferns captivate with their exuberant foliage and graphic appeal.</strong> They bring freshness to the garden and come in a rich palette of greens. They possess that rare delicacy, that graphic yet utterly natural quality. They manage to spark interest even without flowers, thanks to the exceptional diversity of their foliage!</p> <p>Fossil plants, relics from another era, they have endured through the ages to reach us today. Bringing with them a timeless quality to the garden. They surprise and captivate us with their authentic, natural character. They evoke memories of woodland walks.</p> <p>In spring, their unfurling fronds create a true spectacle that inspires wonder and surprise. They spread their fronds to elegantly clothe the base of trees and shrubs. <strong>They provide an ideal solution for shady gardens</strong>, damp areas and those tricky, hard-to-reach corners of the garden. <strong>Some are evergreen and remain decorative even in midwinter!</strong> And if you thought them monochromatic, you’ll be surprised to discover species with colourful foliage!</p> <p>Although most species are tropical (often grown as houseplants), there are also many hardy varieties for outdoor cultivation, like <em>Dryopteris</em> or <em>Asplenium</em>. These are low-maintenance plants that can even thrive in containers. <b>Ferns demand shade and cool conditions. Most will thrive in fresh, rich, humus-rich and slightly acidic soil.</b> But they’re so diverse that some adapt to very specific situations, allowing us to grow them even in dry, sunny or alkaline conditions. They can grow in rockeries, on walls, in woodland settings, and sometimes even on living walls!</b></p>