'Pinderi' Golden Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis Pinderi Golden Male Ferns. 2 Litre Pot Grown Plants

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Pinder’s golden scaled male fern, Dryopteris affinis ‘Pinderi’, develops characteristic golden scales along the leaf mid-ribs. The young fronds that unfurl from a central crown are a vivid chartreuse yellow-green colour in spring, turning deep green as the season progresses.

A vigorous native fern, ‘Pinderi’ is hardy and easy to grow, and its neat shuttlecock shape and attractive foliage make it a worthy addition to any border. 

The slender fronds are perfect for adding volume to flower arrangements. Use the foliage as the neutral backdrop to allow more colourful blooms to shine.

Our ferns are delivered as pot-grown specimens, available year round. 

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Features

• Bright, upright pale-green new foliage
• Evergreen in most of UK
• Non-invasive clump forming
• Loves dappled shade, not recommended for exposed, sunny sites.
• Hardy. RHS rating H6
• Height and spread to 1 x 1m in 5 years.

Growing Dryopteris Ferns

They love a moist, humus rich soil, and prefer dappled shade with shelter from wind. In the North, you can protect them from frost with fleece, or by trimming the leaves and covering the crowns with straw for winter. Cut back the old fronds in winter.

Dryopteris are generally easy to grow and care for. You might occasionally need to tackle pests like slugs and snails, but good gardening practices, such as appropriate weeding and feeding, together with our range of organic garden products, will help keep your plants healthy and beautiful.

Did You Know?

Dryopteris affinis ‘Pinderi’ is a form of the native Golden Scaled Male Fern discovered in the Lake District in 1855 by the Reverend Pinder.