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Leatherwood Fern
Leatherwood Fern
Often used by florists, Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) features beautiful, dark green, semi-evergreen foliage. Growing 24" tall, this shade perennial adds rich color and texture to shade gardens, woodland gardens and rock gardens. While adaptable to a range of soil conditions, it thrives in moist, shady spots. Like other ferns, Leatherwood Fern is a low-maintenance, easy-care plant that is rarely bothered by insect pests or disease. It's one of the easiest shade perennials to grow. Fern plants tend to be deer resistant.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 24 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: Dryopteris marginalis
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Botanical Name:
Dryopteris marginalis -
Ship As:
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Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Form:
No flowers -
Foliage Type:
Semi-evergreen, typical fern-like -
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, Wet 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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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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How much sun can this fern tolerate
- Asked by Kathy
- Verified Reply - AngelaIn your area the Leatherwood Fern can tolerate 2 to 4 hours of early sun. It won't be happy with afternoon sun.Was this answer helpful to you
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Have you had anyone with success in growing these in Zone 9 in the shade?
- Asked by Lulu
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe think it's too warm for the Leatherwood Fern to perform well in zone 9. You might check with a local gardening club to see if anyone has had luck with the plant.Was this answer helpful to you
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What time of year do I plant Fern's. I planted 10 last fall and not one came up.
- Asked by DONALD
- Verified Reply - AngelaFerns do well planted in the fall. I'm sorry you didn't have good results last fall. I wasn't able to locate an order with us for Leatherwood Ferns. If you did purchase them from us, please email customer service with your order number and contact information. We offer a plant guarantee and would want to make this right for you.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can a leatherleaf fern be a house plant
- Asked by Peachmtn
- Verified Reply - AngelaLeatherwood Ferns require significant humidity which isn't practical indoors.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this fern spread/multiply? If so, by what method and speed?
- Asked by Jody
- Verified Reply - AngelaLeatherwood Fern is clumping and will not spread. Was this answer helpful to you
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Hello. I just want to confirm if the fern plant that you are selling is the same as the leather fern used by florist for their foliages. Previously, we ordered leather ferns from other suppliers but when it arrived, we were so disappointed because they sent us another kind of fern. Thank you and waiting for your reply. Alex
- Asked by Alex
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Leatherwood Fern is the type used by florists for arrangements. You will not be disappointed. Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this plant grow in western Colorado? If it will grow, does it become invasive?
- Asked by Pat
- Verified Reply - ViciAccording to your zip code you are in zone 6b - 7a. This plant is recommended fro zones 3 - 8. It is not invasive and it will grow well in your zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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