Buy Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

Also Known As

Polystichum setiferum 'rotundatum 'Cristatum'
Polystichum setiferum 'Rotundatum Cristatum'
Rotundatum Soft Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $15

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

3.5" | $19

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

43 at Secret Garden Growers

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Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum' plant details

Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly sought after evergreen fern 12” tall and 24” wide with layered fronds forming a shuttlecock rosette with dense, fluffy fronds. Bright to moderate shade and well drained, consistently moist soil. A Secret Garden rave!!

By: Secret Garden Growers

We did cuttings from our friend Diana's garden. The fronds will get 18” tall and will divide multiple times making a pretty evergreen. This plant has broader leaflets, so it's not like P. set. divislobum.

By: Gossler Farms

This robust upright form of the often drooping hedge or shield fern has 2-3' soft-green crested fronds of almost round pinnule ?leaflets?. Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Very dense fluffy mound of soft, fine, feather like foliage with round leaflets & branched fronds in a showy horizonal growth. Plant in afternoon to medium shade with well drained, moist soil. Zones 6 to 8 Height 18”-24”. Evergreen.