Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

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Christmas Fern is a standout flowering perennial prized for seasonal colour, with green blooms and vibrant seasonal colour that instantly elevates the look of the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for mixed beds, border plantings, and pollinator gardens, bringing polished texture and reliable performance to traditional and modern garden styles alike. Gardeners love it for dependable garden performance, making it a dependable option for border plantings and pollinator gardens with very little fuss. Easy to grow in partial shade, it delivers dependable beauty and lasting curb appeal season after season. Whether used as a focal point or planted in groups, it helps the garden look full, finished, and thoughtfully designed.

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Latin Name: Polystichum acrostichoides

Common Name: Christmas Fern

Bloom Period: Summer

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade

Pruning:Late Fall/Early Spring

Watering:Approx. 1-2 times per week

Growth Rate: Medium

Hardiness Zone: 3

Current Size: Various

Mature Height: <2 feet

Mature Width: 12-24 Inches

Highlights:

Evergreen: Christmas Fern is an evergreen fern that retains its green foliage year-round, making it an excellent option for adding greenery to your garden or landscape, even in winter.
Low Maintenance: Christmas Fern is a relatively low maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and watering once established. It is also relatively pest and disease-resistant, making it an easy-to-care-for option for gardeners who want an attractive and low-maintenance plant.
Shade Tolerance: Christmas Fern is a shade-loving plant that can thrive in areas with little to no direct sunlight, making it an excellent option for adding greenery to shady areas of your garden or landscape.

Planting Guide

Prepare an appropriate hole
Choose a pot that is 1-2 times larger than the current pot, ensuring there is adequent drainage to prevent waterlogging roots. Plan on repotting every 3-5 years.
Use fertile soil
Choose soil rich in nutrients and with good drainage to support root growth.
Plant at the correct depth
Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil.

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Upon arrival
Plants may not be in full bloom, allow for a few weeks from planting for blooms to flourish