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What kind of fern should I choose?
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Posted: Apr/05/2007 1:45 PM PST
I'd like to plant some ferns up back in my bush area beside my fence for the enjoyment of my neighbour. Since a house was built behind my property I have a dark area that doesn't grow any underbrush (there used to be wild honeysuckle, periwinkle, as well as naturalized bulbs that required some sunlight) and I thought it would be a good place for some ferns. I would appreciate any suggestions as to what would do well in zone 4. My days of tramping in the bush are over so I can't acquire any freebies. 
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Posted: Apr/07/2007 9:55 AM PST
My favorite ferns are the maidenhairs with their thin black stems and lacy fronds. I don't know whether any grow in your zone though. I have the five-finger fern and the Himalayan maidenhair, which I recommend highly. It takes a few years to get established, but then it spreads into a beautiful patch. It's evergreen and the new growth is a gorgeous bronze color. |
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Posted: Apr/08/2007 4:04 PM PST
Thanks for replying. I'll look into them. Anybody else have any ideas? I want to be sure that they will thrive before going to the expense of buying them. |
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Posted: Apr/09/2007 12:03 PM PST
Thanks Ron. They are in an area that has lots of leaf-mould. It's a really natural setting. Would I still have to add compost? |
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Posted: Apr/10/2007 6:16 AM PST
Thanks Ron, I'm all for low maintenance. 
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Posted: Apr/10/2007 7:57 AM PST
Although its mentioned, Japanese Painted Fern is my fav..have have two, but the one I want to get is the Autumn Fern......every year I say I will get it, but don't, so this is the year 
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Posted: Apr/14/2007 5:06 AM PST
I will need to check that out Ron.......I do have the perfect spot for it.....
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