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Dryopteris dilatata - Broad Buckler Fern

Dryopteris dilatata
Broad Buckler Fern

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This fern of cool undergrowth is mainly characterized by the bicoloured brown and black scales present on the large central vein that divides its wide, finely cut bright green fronds. It forms an elegant clump, of medium size, with an upright habit, deciduous to semi-evergreen in winter. This very hardy species is easy to cultivate in shade or partial shade, in cool and fertile soil that is not too chalky.
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Dryopteris dilatata, also known as the broad buckler-fern or dilated polypody, is a fern of cool understory that is mainly characterized by the two-tone brown and black scales present on the petiole and the large central vein that divides its finely cut bright green fronds. It forms an elegant, medium-sized clump with an upright habit, deciduous to semi-evergreen in winter depending on the climate. This very hardy montane species is easy to cultivate in shade or partial shade, in cool and fertile soil, not too chalky.

 

Dryopteris dilatata is a terrestrial fern of the Dryopteridaceae family native to a wide area, covering all of Europe, Turkey, Cyprus, the Caucasus, northern Asia, North America, and Greenland. In nature, this species grows in the Far North and in the mountains, between rocks and preferably in the sun. In lowland areas, it takes refuge in woods or at the edge of forests on fertile soils that guarantee the coolness it needs. This fern has an upright clump habit composed of fronds emerging from the base. Depending on the growing conditions, its size will reach 50cm to over 1 metre (3 feet) in height, with a spread of 50 to 80cm (20 to 32in). Its deciduous fronds, which are wide for the genus, are tripinnate and can reach up to 1.50m (5ft) in length under ideal conditions. The rachis and petiole of the fronds are covered with thick brown and black scales.

 

Among the ferns of the temperate zones of the world, the male fern is certainly the most widespread and, it must be said, one of the easiest to cultivate. It comes in very diverse forms, sometimes deciduous, sometimes evergreen, but always interesting. Dryopteris dilatata creates a beautiful effect when planted at the edge of the understorey, in mass, in groups of 3 to 10 individuals. It also thrives between the stones of a cool and humid rockery, or alone along a north or east-facing wall, close to the house. This fern also grows very well in a large pot, planted in a highly nutritious substrate. It can be paired with hostas, Astilbes, bearded irises, Solomon's seals, and many other shade-loving perennials.

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Dryopteris dilatata - Broad Buckler Fern (Foliage) Foliage
Dryopteris dilatata - Broad Buckler Fern (Plant habit) Plant habit

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Deciduous or semi-evergreen

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dryopteris

Species

dilatata

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Other common names

Broad Buckler Fern

Origin

Northern Europe

Product reference89431

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Planting and care

Beautiful fern for partial shade or even full sun in very cool and humid regions, for a very well-drained soil, even slightly chalky, always moist to humid. The soil must be fertile, clayey, loamy-clayey or humus-bearing. Remove browned and dried fronds at the end of winter, when vegetation starts. This Dryopteris can withstand temperatures as low as -29°C (1°F) in winter.
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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, moist, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove brown and dried fronds at the end of winter, when vegetation starts to grow.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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