Stumpery Fern Collection. 7 ferns

After the BBC covered Stumperies as part of their Garden Revival programme I have been asked a number of times which ferns are suited. It seems that a stumpery is now the 'must have' garden feature, and after you see one you'll know why! The answer is almost any of the hardy ferns I sell. The shelter, humidity, drainage and shade mean that most ferns will thoroughly enjoy those conditions. I have put together a selection of the more interesting types to get the best from your stumpery. The Victorians loved the 'Gothic' feel and this selection will help recreate a part of the atmosphere but with a few cheerful additions to brighten the mood! The ferns are:

Asplenium trichomanes

Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris stewartii

Dryopteris wallichiana

Dryopteris f.m. 'Barnesii'

Athyrium nipponicum 'Crested Surf'

Cyrtomium fortunei 'Clivicola'