Fiddlehead Fern
Fiddlehead Fern
Fiddlehead Ferns
Onoclea struthiopteris has fantastic, lush green foliage, excellent for any garden. This shade dweller fern plant adds terrific texture and greenery to transform a dull spot into an oasis. This plant will perform best in USDA planting zones 3 through 7 and prefers a mix of shade and filtered sunshine.
Most gardeners cultivate this plant in a shade garden, accenting low-light flower beds or
bringing greenery around a home's foundation.
Caring for the Fiddlehead Fern Is Incredibly Easy
Growing and maintaining fiddlehead ferns is easy, as they are hardy and resilient plants that thrive in various conditions. Here are some tips to help you grow and maintain fiddlehead ferns:
● Site selection: Fiddlehead ferns prefer moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. They
grow naturally along streams, rivers, and wet woods.
● Soil: Fiddlehead ferns prefer soil rich in organic matter. They will grow in various soils but prefer soil draining quickly.
● Watering: Fiddlehead ferns need consistent moisture to thrive. They should be regularly watered to moisten the soil, especially during dry spells.
● Fertilizing: Fiddlehead ferns do not require much fertilizer. A light application of a
balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring can be beneficial.
Fiddlehead Ferns Have a Unique Appearance
Fiddlehead ferns take their common name from the young, tightly coiled fronds of the fern that appear in the spring. The fiddleheads are a delicate, tender green, usually about two to four inches long. When young, they are still tightly coiled and resemble the scroll of a fiddle--ergo, the descriptive name.
The mature fronds of Onoclea Strughioptersis will uncoil, generally in the late spring or early summer. They are large with a feathery appearance and have multiple branches and leaflets.
They can get as tall as five feet but generally max out around 3' to 4'.
The plant is usually dark green. It will grow into a loose vase shape, with the fronds arising from a central point at the base of the plant
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Order Your Fiddlehead Ferns From Wholesale Nursery Today
Fiddlehead ferns are a beautiful species with few care demands. They will give you months of green foliage to enjoy during the spring and summer and can fill shaded spots with fantastic color. Order your Onoclea Struthiopteris plants from Wholesale Nursery today.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.