Leatherleaf Fern

Leatherleaf Fern

1 Gallon
$19.00
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Leatherleaf Fern

Rumohra adiantiformis, Aspidium capense, Leather Fern

The premier cut-foliage fern, with durable, glossy fronds for shade gardens.

$19.00
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Description

The Leatherleaf Fern is a florist's favorite and a garden workhorse, prized for its exceptional durability and elegant, glossy foliage. Its triangular, dark green fronds are leathery and long-lasting, making them the industry standard for filler greenery in bouquets and arrangements. In the garden, it forms a lush, spreading mound that thrives in shady, humid conditions, providing year-round texture and a robust, low-maintenance presence in challenging spots.

Exceptionally Long-Lasting Cut Foliage: The primary commercial source of cut fern greenery; its leathery, glossy fronds can last for weeks in arrangements without wilting.
Lustrous, Triangular Evergreen Fronds: Features handsome, dark green, leathery fronds with a distinctive triangular shape and finely divided, lacy leaflets.
Spreading Ground Cover for Shade: Forms a dense, low-growing carpet that effectively suppresses weeds in moist, shady woodland gardens or under trees.
Adaptable and Resilient: Tolerates deeper shade and occasional dryness better than many ferns once established, and is reliably deer and rabbit resistant.
Versatile Indoor and Outdoor Plant: An excellent, low-light houseplant that also thrives outdoors in frost-free climates as a reliable evergreen ground cover.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Triangular, glossy leathery fronds with serrated edges and pinnate structure,Color: Deep green topside with pale green undersides; new growth emerges orange-red,Seasonal Interest: Develops antique pink tones in cool weather,Growth Habit: Arching, spreading clump formation
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Bright indirect light to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Exceptional cut foliage (lasts 2-3 weeks in arrangements),Deer and pest resistant,Cold-tolerant for a tropical fern,Drought resistant once established,Low maintenance
  • Preferred Environment:Outdoor Use: Woodland gardens, under trees, shady borders,Indoor Use: Containers or hanging baskets

Faqs

Q: Can I grow it for my own cut flowers?
A: Absolutely. It's an excellent garden plant for this purpose. Harvest fronds by cutting stems at the base, and it will readily produce new growth. A single established clump can provide a steady supply.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In colder climates, it is commonly grown as a houseplant or in containers that can be brought indoors for winter, or it may die back and resprout from the roots in a protected location (zone 8).

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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