Yes, it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7) and needs no winter protection. The fronds naturally die back in autumn and the crown overwinters dormant underground, sending up fresh shuttlecocks again each spring.

Choose a shady or partly shaded, sheltered spot with reliably moist soil, such as a woodland border, the edge of a pond or stream, or a damp corner where little else will grow. It dislikes hot, dry, sunny positions.

Each elegant rosette reaches around 1 to 1.5 m tall with a similar arching spread. It travels underground by runners to form colonies over time, so give it room or plant where its naturalising habit is welcome.

It is deciduous, so the soft green sterile fronds collapse with the first autumn frosts. The stiff, brown spore-bearing fronds stand on through winter, adding structure before the new croziers unfurl in spring.

Yes, it has no reported toxicity and is considered safe around cats, dogs and children. The young spring fiddleheads are even eaten as a vegetable in some regions, though only after thorough cooking.

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

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*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

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