{"product_id":"col-1l-shi-fer-dry-atrx6","title":"6 Shield Fern Dryopteris Atrata Hardy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1Ltr Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Shield Fern Dryopteris Atrata Hardy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1Ltr Root-Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring elegant, lush greenery to your shaded borders and woodland areas with this collection of six Dryopteris atrata Shield Ferns. Renowned for its striking, glossy dark green fronds adorned with distinctive dark brown to black scales along the stems, this fern adds a sophisticated, architectural quality to any garden setting. Each plant is supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDryopteris atrata is a wonderfully low-maintenance fern that thrives in sheltered, shady spots where many other plants struggle. Once established, it forms a graceful, shuttlecock-shaped clump of arching fronds that provides year-round structure and interest. It is fully hardy and well-suited to the UK climate, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, or even large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Dryopteris atrata (Shield Fern) plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOutdoor garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryopteris atrata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-Forming, Shuttlecock-Shaped with Arching Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy Dark Green Fronds with Distinctive Dark Brown to Black Scales on Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-Round Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the planting area with plenty of organic matter such as leaf mould or well-rotted compost to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemove any damaged or faded fronds in spring to encourage fresh new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base annually to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for a collection of six Dryopteris atrata plants, each supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball. Plants are outdoor garden ready and can be planted upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50202733052124,"sku":"COL-1L-SHI-FER-DRY-ATRX6","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_601916ae-b55c-4cf0-ba7e-77965021b2bf.png?v=1777247712","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-shi-fer-dry-atrx6","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}