Cinnamon Fern

Osmunda cinnamomea

SKU #03641
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Dramatic architectural form and color makes a striking focal point near the edge of water features. Large 4-foot long fronds are blue-green in summer with new growth covered in white hairs. Fertile fronds are a contrasting cinnamon brown. Herbaceous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Slow growing to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis great upstanding fern is exceptional form for wild gardens. Plant in masses under protective tree canopies and within woodland groves. A super choice for sideyards that need bold fillers. Such good form is also super valuable massed into modern gardens, particularly in the urban environment. May be added to shade borders for height or background and color. A stunning background for fountains and problem solver for acidic, light challenged gardens.
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLigularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
LoreThese ferns are commercially harvested for osmunda fiber, an important horticultural product used in growing orchids.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis great upstanding fern is exceptional form for wild gardens. Plant in masses under protective tree canopies and within woodland groves. A super choice for sideyards that need bold fillers. Such good form is also super valuable massed into modern gardens, particularly in the urban environment. May be added to shade borders for height or background and color. A stunning background for fountains and problem solver for acidic, light challenged gardens.
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLigularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
History
LoreThese ferns are commercially harvested for osmunda fiber, an important horticultural product used in growing orchids.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.