{"product_id":"cyrtomium-falcatum","title":"Cyrtomium falcatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCyrtomium falcatum\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese holly fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the boldest evergreen ferns for a shady garden, instantly recognisable by its glossy, leathery fronds of holly-shaped, dark green leaflets. Unlike the soft, lacy look of most ferns, it has real substance and shine, holding its architectural form right through winter and bringing a tough, tropical texture to borders, courtyards and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a superb problem-solver for dry, shady corners where little else thrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy in most of the UK to around -10C once established (roughly \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H4\u003c\/strong\u003e), the holly fern is evergreen and notably salt-tolerant, so it shrugs off exposure that would tatter more delicate ferns. In the coldest, most exposed inland gardens give it a sheltered spot or a winter mulch. It is an easy, rewarding addition to any scheme of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade; tolerates coastal exposure and salt winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil; copes with dry shade once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact, bushy clump to around 0.6 m tall and wide over 2 to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy in most of the UK, around RHS H4, to about -10C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first season to establish a strong crown, after which it is impressively self-reliant, even in dry shade. It is generally non-toxic and pet-friendly, and its evergreen structure makes it a natural for a shaded patio container, sitting happily among your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e or the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. It pairs beautifully with strap-leaved ferns such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asplenium-scolopendrium\"\u003eAsplenium scolopendrium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery fern we send is nursery-grown and carefully selected for a healthy crown and strong roots. For how hardy ferns settle in through the seasons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":58089394307455,"sku":"CYRTFAL85","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/cyrto_c6323921-224a-4de2-9ce9-305357d529f2.jpg?v=1785938108","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/cyrtomium-falcatum","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}