Onoclea Sensibilis Sensitive Fern

Onoclea Sensibilis | Sensitive Fern

Onoclea Sensibilis, also known as the Sensitive Fern, displays long-stemmed pale green fronds, and unlike many perennial ferns is actually very sensitive to frost, hence the name. This accommodating fern will grow in fairly dry ground as well as damper areas where it can spread in a dense carpet over the water surface. Onoclea Sensibilis grows best around ponds in slightly dry to damp mud, but not water-logged ground, in a sheltered position. Tidy old foliage as required. The Sensitive Fern is often grown for decoration around ponds.

Where do you plant moisture loving pond plants?
Moisture loving pond plants, such as the Onoclea Sensibilis - Sensitive Fern, are suited for planting in damp areas at the side of your garden pond alongside pond plants that can tolerate drier conditions. Broad-leaved moisture loving pond plants are ideal for providing a moist area with cover for frogs, toads and other pond wildlife.

For a guide to planting and maintaining moisture loving pond plants please click here.

Features
Height: 30-60cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Flowers: N/A
Flower Colour: N/A
Position: Part to full shade
Planting Depth: to root ball

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.