Dryopteris kuratae - Wood Fern
Dryopteris kuratae - Wood Fern
Dryopteris kuratae
Wood Fern
Too beautiful and already in flower, containing top, I love it.
Stéphanie , 30/10/2023
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Description
Dryopteris kuratae is a very rare fern native to East Asia that will delight collectors. It is a medium-sized species, semi-evergreen in winter, rather hardy, characterized by black-scaled croziers and bright acid green young pinnate fronds. It is relatively easy to cultivate in partial shade or shade, in moist and humus-rich soil. This beautiful fern will make a great impact in an exotic bed or in a pot on a shaded terrace.
Dryopteris kuratae belongs to a large group of plants called Dryopteris ferns, which are all deciduous or semi-evergreen terrestrial species belonging to the Dryopteridaceae family. Dryopteris kuratae is still relatively unknown in Europe and is officially marketed in 2021 only in the United Kingdom by the Bluebell Arboretum. An adult plant will form a clump with a spreading habit, reaching approximately 70cm (28in) in height and 50cm (20in) in width. Its young shoots have the appearance of black-scaled and soft croziers. Each crozier unfolds, spreading its toothed and undulate pinnae, changing from almost yellow-green in spring to medium green in summer. The upper side of the frond is slightly glossy. The rachis (the 'neck' of the frond) and the veins are covered with very dark brown to black scales. The fronds can persist if the winter is not too harsh.
Among ferns of the temperate zones of the world, the Dryopteris fern is certainly the most widespread and, it must be said, one of the easiest to grow. Dryopteris come in various forms, sometimes deciduous, sometimes evergreen, but always interesting. Dryopteris kuratae is a plant to discover in our damp and shady gardens. It can be associated with mind-your-own-business, Eucomis, hostas, hydrangeas, and shrubby fuchsias, always in filtered light or shade. Its beautiful light green fronds will emerge from the shade in a somewhat neglected corner of the terrace if planted in a large pot filled with fertile soil.
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Botanical data
Dryopteris
kuratae
Dryopteridaceae
Wood Fern
East Asia
Planting and care
Dryopteris kuratea is a fern that thrives in moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. Like many ferns, it prefers dappled sunlight, partial shade, or even full shade. It will particularly thrive in an east or north-facing position. It can also be grown in a large pot on a shaded terrace or balcony. Each spring, remove any browned or withered fronds.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.