Japanese Tassel Fern - Polystichum Polyblepharum

Polystichum Polyblepharum Fern
Commonly known as the Japanese Tassel Fern this is a beautiful, evergreen, oriental fern native to Japan and Korea. With its shuttlecocks of arching leaves and gorgeous glossy fronds with golden hairs, this wonderful woodland plant offers interest all year round. Its lacey and highly ornamental foliage introduces texture to the landscape and can be grown in containers and in shady areas of the gardens both.

Polystichum Polyblepharum has received the coveted Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, a sure sign that it will perform well in most gardens.

Height and Spread of Polystichum Polyblepharum Fern
Slow growing and with a very compact habit, Japanese Tassel Fern will grow to be between 50 centimetres and 1 metre tall and wide. 

How Hardy is Polystichum Polyblepharum Fern
Resilient and tough, Japanese Tassel Fern is fully hardy in the United Kingdom. It fares well in severest climates, where temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero. Virtually disease and pest free, this fern is also deer and rabbit resistant. 

How To Use Polystichum Polyblepharum Fern
Ideally suited for shady beds and borders or as an accent plant in rock gardens, this shade-loving evergreen fern is perfect for prettying up areas of the garden where there isn’t much sunlight. Alternatively, you can use Japanese Tassel Fern to underplant large shrubs and trees or grow it in containers.

How To Care For Polystichum Polyblepharum Fern
Undemanding, Japanese Tassel Fern does well best in shady spots of the garden - full shade or partial shade is preferred. The soil should be fertile, well-drained, and rich in hummus. Plant with plenty of moist compost or mulch and trim back old fronds in the spring to allow for the new growth.