Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' P11 (1.3 litre)

Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' – Dense Feathered Soft Shield Fern

Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum', commonly known as Dense Feathered Soft Shield Fern, is a beautiful, hardy evergreen to semi-evergreen fern prized for its exceptionally intricate, feathery foliage. A compact cultivated form of the native Soft Shield Fern, it produces densely overlapping, finely divided, soft green fronds with an attractive, almost moss-like texture.

The graceful fronds spread outwards, forming a neat, layered, shuttlecock-shaped clump approximately 30–50 cm high and wide.

Thriving in partial to full shade, this ornamental woodland fern prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil types. Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rockeries, containers and underplanting shrubs, its delicate foliage provides beautiful year-round texture.