Dryopteris wallichiana - Wallich's Wood Fern RHS AGM

Dryopteris wallichiana (Wallich’s Wood Fern)

Meet Dryopteris wallichiana, the fern that’s all about the drama with its giant fronds, enhanced with densely packed black scales along the mid-rib. Standing tall at 90–120cm, it’s the shade garden’s version of a showstopper—graceful, bold, and impossible to ignore. In spring, when it arises it really makes you catch your breath when you first see it.

Thriving in part to full shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil, this beauty loves a bit of room to stretch and a steady supply of shade. Tough, elegant, and low-maintenance, it’s like having a garden diva who never demands attention but always gets it. Ready to make your shady spots sing? This fern’s got you covered!

Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM).