Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 31) B A FERNS C D Autumn fern D. Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Autumn Fern’ In early summer, new fronds first appear with coppery-bronze foliage. The copper color remains until they mature, in summer, and change to a shiny kelly green. Height 18–24" Spacing 1' Zones 5–9 FERN-DRY $6.99 SHADE E G Fortune’s cold hardy holly fern E. Cyrtomium fortunei ‘Fortune’s Holly Fern’ This fast-growing fern will tolerate colder weather than the wellknown, much-loved Japanese holly fern. Erect habit with glossy, dark-green leaves. Height 18–30" Spacing 16"+ Zones 5–10 FERN-CYR $7.99 French staghorn fern F. Platycerium veitchii ‘Lemoinei’ SHADE F SHADE A Native Australian staghorn fern. In its native habitat it grows on sun-exposed boulders and rocks. Needs less water than other ferns; can survive 2 months without rain. The foliage is silvery green with waxy hairs. Grows well mounted or in a basket. Height (Continues to grow vertically) Spacing 12–18" Zones 9–11 FERN-PLA $6.99 Japanese painted fern G. Athyrium nipponicum ‘Pictum’ 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. This highly adaptable fern has gray-green foliage with strong silver highlights. The reddish stems add additional interest. The plant grows best in light shade and in a rich, moist soil. Height 12–18" Spacing 12–18" Zone 3–9 FERN-ATH $7.99 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 31 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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