Ferns for Outdoor Shade
Discover outdoor ferns for sheltered borders, woodland-style planting and shadier garden corners. Their fronds bring texture alongside other shade-loving plants. Ask our team about each variety’s moisture needs, mature size and suitable planting position.
Discover outdoor ferns for sheltered borders, woodland-style planting and shadier garden corners.
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Check sunlight, soil and the room each plant will need as it grows.
Think about mature height, spread and how plants will look together.
Bring garden photos on your phone for practical advice in store.
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Ferns for Outdoor Shade
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We stock a beautiful selection of ferns here at Newlands. From small ferns suitable for nooks and crannies in your garden all the way up to very large tree ferns of all sizes. From one foot up to 6 feet tall, perfect for adding a tropical theme to your garden.
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Athyrium 'Silver Falls' (2 Litre)
Athyrium 'Silver Falls' is an enchanting fern variety that adds elegance and softness to shaded garden areas. This fern showcases delicate, silver-...
View full detailsAthyrium n. 'Crested Surf' (2 Litre)
Athyrium n. 'Crested Surf' is an alluring cultivar of the Athyrium genus, known for its uniquely textured fern foliage. Its fronds are elegantly cr...
View full detailsAthyrium niponicum var. pictum | Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, commonly known as Japanese Painted Fern, is a stunning fern species that originated in Japan. The plant is known fo...
View full detailsAthyrium Niponicum | 'Red Beauty' (2 Litre)
Athyrium Niponicum 'Red Beauty' is a captivating fern variety renowned for its striking foliage. The fronds display a mesmerizing combination of re...
View full detailsCrested Hart's Tongue Fern | Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristata' (2 Litre)
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Glossy, strap-shaped green fronds finish in crested, divided tips, giving this evergreen fern its distinctive appearance. It is a useful choice for...
View full detailsCyrtomium Fortunei | Fortune's Cyrtomium
Cyrtomium fortunei, commonly known as Fortune's Cyrtomium or Holly Fern, is a graceful evergreen fern highly valued for its glossy, leathery fronds...
View full detailsDicksonia antartica Tree Fern 2 Ft Stem
Dicksonia antartica tree fern is one of the largest and easiest of the tree ferns that do well in Irish climate. They are a stunning fern with fron...
View full detailsDicksonia antartica Tree Fern 4 Ft Stem
Dicksonia antartica tree fern is one of the largest and easiest of the tree ferns that do well in Irish climate. They are a stunning fern with fron...
View full detailsDryopteris filix-mas - Male Fern
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Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as the male fern, is a deciduous fern that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It features fronds that can ...
View full detailsDryopteris sieboldii 2L
Dryopteris sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold's wood fern, is a unique and attractive fern species known for its distinct foliage and robust natu...
View full detailsMaidenhair Spleenwort 'Incisum' | Asplenium trichomanes 'Incisum' (2 Litre)
Small, finely cut leaflets line slender dark stems, giving this evergreen fern a delicate appearance. Its compact habit is useful in shaded rock cr...
View full detailsOnoclea sensibilis 2 Litre
Onoclea sensibilis, commonly known as the Sensitive Fern, is a deciduous fern with fresh pale green fronds that bring a soft, natural look to shady...
View full detailsSoft Shield Fern 'Herrenhausen' | Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'
Finely divided, arching green fronds form a broad, graceful clump. This soft shield fern gives sheltered woodland planting a lush appearance and co...
View full detailsCheck sunlight, soil and the room each plant will need as it grows.
Think about mature height, spread and how plants will look together.
Bring garden photos on your phone for practical advice in store.
Need help choosing?
Bring your garden photos and measurements to Newlands. We can help you choose the right plants and lay them out so you can see how your planting will look.
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