{"product_id":"col-1l-ssf-pol-plu-den","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Soft Shield Fern Polystichum Plumosum Densum Plants, Hardy Evergreen Perennial, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 or 6 Soft Shield Fern Polystichum Plumosum Densum Plants, Hardy Perennial, 1 Litre Root Ball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring lush, woodland elegance to your garden with this set of three Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' — one of the most beautiful and densely feathered forms of the Soft Shield Fern. Renowned for its exquisitely soft, finely divided fronds that create a layered, plume-like effect, this compact evergreen fern is a superb choice for shaded borders, woodland plantings and containers. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out and settle into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Plumosum Densum' is a particularly dense and compact selection, forming neat, arching rosettes of rich green, overlapping fronds. The intricate, moss-like texture of the foliage adds depth and interest to shady areas throughout the year. As an evergreen perennial, it retains its attractive foliage even through winter, providing year-round structure and ground-level greenery when much of the garden has died back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fern thrives in sheltered, shaded positions and prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and requires very little attention beyond the removal of any old or damaged fronds in spring to make way for fresh new growth. It is fully hardy and well suited to the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied as a 1 litre root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWell-established and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Shield Fern, Plumosum Densum Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Dense Rosette of Arching, Feathery Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shady Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Containers, North-Facing Sites\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\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\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, Finely Divided, Rich Green, Plume-Like Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnrich the planting area with organic matter or leaf mould before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season until well established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base in autumn to protect roots and retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemove old or tatty fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting in waterlogged or very dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the Plumosum Densum variety — a particularly dense and compact form of Soft Shield Fern, prized for its richly textured, overlapping fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50202733084892,"sku":"COL-1L-SSF-POL-PLU-DENX3","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50202733117660,"sku":"COL-1L-SSF-POL-PLU-DENX6","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_d1dc257a-b945-497e-9b64-0944bb29c4b2.png?v=1777247713","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-ssf-pol-plu-den","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}