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Cinnamon Fern
Cinnamon Fern
Showy perennial features handsome, deep green, waxy fronds that add color and texture to the garden and cut-flower arrangements. Separate, spore-bearing, stiff fronds in the plant's center add to its appeal. Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamonea) grows 24-36" tall, but can grow taller with constant moisture. An easy-care, native perennial, Cinnamon Fern thrives in either wet, swampy areas or dry, shady spots. It's ideal for shade gardens, woodlands and native plant gardens. Rarely bothered by insect pests or disease, it's one of the easiest shade perennials to grow. Deer tend to avoid ferns.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 24 - 36 inches
- Bloom Time Green foliage from April till first frost
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
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Botanical Name: Osmunda cinnamomea
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Botanical Name:
Osmunda cinnamomea -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Form:
No flowers -
Foliage Type:
Deep, waxy green foliage which is deeply cut or laciniate -
Mature Spread:
20 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
20 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Soak roots before planting. Loosen soil well. Plant with eyes just below soil level and water well after planting. -
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist conditions, but also grows well in average garden soil as long as it is not allowed to dry out during spring and summer. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None
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Winter Care:
Not needed Planting Depth:
Plant with eyes (sprouts) just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry outFertilization Requirements:
Provide enough organic matter.Special Care:
Not needed
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As an owner of a retail nursery here in Oregon, I would definitely recommend K.Van. K.Van is my "go-to" supplier for viable and healthy plants with a high rate of germination and yield rate. I've ordered from them for the past 5 years and will continue to do so.
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I was very happy with my purchase. I ordered a total of 50 cinnamon ferns and most, if not all, were already starting to sprout when I took them out of their bag. Before planting, I soaked for about an hour or so. When planting, I used soil from under lawn clippings and leaves I had behind my house. For a small portion of ferns, I used peat moss and they're growing much faster than those in the soil. I also had a few ferns I left in the water I used for soaking…they are growing at the same rate as those in the peat moss. Overall, I planted them about 1-1/2 weeks ago and some are 3-6" tall. Now if I can get the chipmunks from digging them up I will be in good shape.
Beautiful!
Bought 2 of these last year (2020), and they are coming up beautifully again this year. :) Thank You! Everyone says ferns are a real challenge, but I did some reading, and they're doing fine. I found mulching them with oak leaves, and thin branches, cut up into short pieces works well. As in the woods, I try to disturb the area as little as possible. And I also have a crew of worms doing a fantastic job. :) Best advice I've read: "Be patient, like a forest, they take time to grow"..
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Is the cinnamon in cinnamon ferns edible? Is it fragrant?
- Asked by Bo
- Verified Reply - AngelaCinnamon Ferns are not edible nor are they fragrant. The name is referencing the brownish fronds.Was this answer helpful to you
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HOW WIDE DO THESE PLANTS GET? WILL THEY DO OK IF THE SOIL IS NOT SANDY?
- Asked by LUCY
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern will have a mature spread of 20 to 24 inches. They prefer moist conditions, but also grow well in average garden soil as long as it is not allowed to dry out during spring and summer.Was this answer helpful to you
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what zones will this grow in
- Asked by DANIEL
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.Was this answer helpful to you
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I just read that cinnamon ferns would grow in full sun. Is that true?
- Asked by zel
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe suggest growing Cinnamon Fern in at least part shade. They can take some sun but will look tattered if receiving too much hot sun.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this fern remain green in winter in Zone 8B? If not, what fern does?
- Asked by SC
- Verified Reply - ViciYou would need to check with your local county extension office to see if this fern will remain green in the winter in your zone. Christmas fern and Lady Fern are considered to be evergreen ferns in your zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many years old are the ferns? I would like to have an idea how far they are from maturity.
- Asked by Deborah
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern is shipped as a bareroot plant and is approximately one year old.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this Fern thrive as a container plant? Will it survive winter temps that get down to 15 degrees during the night? How does it handle 1 to 2 feet of snowfall?
- Asked by Donna
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. It will go dormant in winter and new foliage emerges in the spring. It is very cold hardy if planted in the ground. You can grow it in a container but should move the pot to an unheated garage or basement for winter protection. Potted plants don't have the same root insulation as those planted in the ground. Was this answer helpful to you
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How long does it take to grow?
- Asked by Bianne
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern will grow well the first year planted. It will take about 3 years to reach a mature size. Was this answer helpful to you
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How tall does the leafy part of the plant get versus the actual height with the blooms? The description says 24" to 30" high. Does that include blooms?
- Asked by Phil
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern will have a mature height of 24-36 inches including the center fronds. Was this answer helpful to you
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Which way is up on bare root ferns?
- Asked by Sharon
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Cinnamon Fern bareroots can be planted horizontally no more than an inch below the soil level. There is no need to worry which way is up, the plants will find their way. Was this answer helpful to you
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