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Leatherleaf Fern
Rumohra adiantiformis
Pronunciation: roo-MOH-ra ad-i-an-ti-FOR-mis
SKU #03598
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
SIZE:
3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Deep green, leathery fronds are perfect in informal gardens or as filler for lightly shaded beds. Cut foliage adds attractive texture to floral arrangements. Effective as a groundcover and great in hanging baskets. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Does not flower |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | The great value of this Fern is its ability to hold its deep green color and frond integrity under less-than-ideal circumstances. Works great as a cover-up for slab foundations or under low windows. Combine with annual flowers and group under clusters of Palm or beneath overhead shade structures, atriums and even in baskets. Best in north exposures inland but does stand up well to heat. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Leather ferns are excellent combinations for shade gardens to cover up the legs of upright Elegans Splendor Camellia, (Camellia hybrid 'Elegans Splendor') or mixed with the lighter variegated clustersof contrasting sedges: Fox Red Curly Sedge, (Carex buchananii) and Variegated Japanese Sedge, (Carex morrowii 'Aurea Variegata'). Also stunning with Black Bamboo, (Phyllostachys nigra) and Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax, (Phormium tenax 'Jack Spratt'). |
| Care Instructions | Follow 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 | This fern is grouped into the Polypodiaceae family, the genus classified by the Italian, Giuseppe Raddi, who specialized in the flora of Brazil. All species are native to the southern hemisphere. Like so many other ferns it has been repeatedly regrouped due to the fact that these plants, as with all ferns, do not flower and therefore lack the reproductive structures upon which our nomenclature and classification system is based. |
| Lore | This fern's common name, leatherleaf, refers to its ability to resist wilting, which has made it a valuable commodity among commercial florists. |
Details
| Description | Deep green, leathery fronds are perfect in informal gardens or as filler for lightly shaded beds. Cut foliage adds attractive texture to floral arrangements. Effective as a groundcover and great in hanging baskets. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Does not flower |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The great value of this Fern is its ability to hold its deep green color and frond integrity under less-than-ideal circumstances. Works great as a cover-up for slab foundations or under low windows. Combine with annual flowers and group under clusters of Palm or beneath overhead shade structures, atriums and even in baskets. Best in north exposures inland but does stand up well to heat. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Leather ferns are excellent combinations for shade gardens to cover up the legs of upright Elegans Splendor Camellia, (Camellia hybrid 'Elegans Splendor') or mixed with the lighter variegated clustersof contrasting sedges: Fox Red Curly Sedge, (Carex buchananii) and Variegated Japanese Sedge, (Carex morrowii 'Aurea Variegata'). Also stunning with Black Bamboo, (Phyllostachys nigra) and Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax, (Phormium tenax 'Jack Spratt'). |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow 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
| History | This fern is grouped into the Polypodiaceae family, the genus classified by the Italian, Giuseppe Raddi, who specialized in the flora of Brazil. All species are native to the southern hemisphere. Like so many other ferns it has been repeatedly regrouped due to the fact that these plants, as with all ferns, do not flower and therefore lack the reproductive structures upon which our nomenclature and classification system is based. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This fern's common name, leatherleaf, refers to its ability to resist wilting, which has made it a valuable commodity among commercial florists. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Leatherleaf Fern produce flowers?
Does not flower
Is Leatherleaf Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Leatherleaf Fern is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Leatherleaf Fern?
Leatherleaf Fern is Easy Care.
Is Leatherleaf Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Leatherleaf Fern grow?
Leatherleaf Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Leatherleaf Fern?
Leatherleaf Fern grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Leatherleaf Fern in my landscape?
Leatherleaf Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Leatherleaf Fern in my garden design?
The great value of this Fern is its ability to hold its deep green color and frond integrity under less-than-ideal circumstances. Works great as a cover-up for slab foundations or under low windows. Combine with annual flowers and group under clusters of Palm or beneath overhead shade structures, atriums and even in baskets. Best in north exposures inland but does stand up well to heat.
What color is the foliage of Leatherleaf Fern?
Leatherleaf Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Leatherleaf Fern?
Good companion plants for Leatherleaf Fern include: Leather ferns are excellent combinations for shade gardens to cover up the legs of upright Elegans Splendor Camellia, (Camellia hybrid 'Elegans Splendor') or mixed with the lighter variegated clustersof contrasting sedges: Fox Red Curly Sedge, (Carex buchananii) and Variegated Japanese Sedge, (Carex morrowii 'Aurea Variegata'). Also stunning with Black Bamboo, (Phyllostachys nigra) and Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax, (Phormium tenax 'Jack Spratt')..
How do I care for Leatherleaf Fern?
Follow 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.
What is the history of Leatherleaf Fern?
This fern is grouped into the Polypodiaceae family, the genus classified by the Italian, Giuseppe Raddi, who specialized in the flora of Brazil. All species are native to the southern hemisphere. Like so many other ferns it has been repeatedly regrouped due to the fact that these plants, as with all ferns, do not flower and therefore lack the reproductive structures upon which our nomenclature and classification system is based.
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