Cyrtomium fortunei

FORTUNE'S HOLLY FERN

Evergreen Fern, Perennial

Outstanding Qualities
The bold evergreen leaves of holly fern are great for creating a textural contrast in the garden. This shade loving fern has bold and bright matte-green leaves that give a fresh look throughout the spring and summer. The leathery foliage catches the eye especially when combined with fine textured ferns. The lighter green of this fern help make dark shady areas seem a little brighter. Try combinations with other shade lovers, such as Pulmonaria, Epimedium or Brunnera.

Culture Notes
Holly ferns are easy to grow and thrive in all types of shade. They tolerate morning sun, but too much sun or short periods of hot afternoon sun can yellow and burn the foliage. Provide regular water during dry weather and plant in a rich moist or well-drained soil with plenty of compost. This evergreen fern will look weathered by late winter and should be cut to the ground in January or February to make way for the fresh foliage of spring.

Description Courtesy of Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form: Arching, Clumping
Foliage Texture: Bold, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Bold, Coarse

Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Green




Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Deer Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler, matrix / mingler
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Once-a-Year Care, Prune annually

Plant Combos