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Maiden Hair Fern
Maiden Hair Fern
Decorative fern features delicate, lacy, soft green fronds with rich black centers. Growing 12-24" tall, Maiden Hair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) is a fast-growing, native perennial that adds graceful texture and color to shade gardens, woodland gardens and native plant areas. It's also attractive planted along shaded walkways. Maiden Hair Fern complements other shade-loving foliage plants like hostas and caladiums. Deer-resistant, low-maintenance and adaptable to a range of soils, Maiden Hair Fern grows best in partial to medium shade in rich, moist soil.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 12 - 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: Adiantum pedatum
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SKU: #01662
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Botanical Name:
Adiantum pedatum -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Form:
No flowers -
Foliage Type:
Serrated foliage, typical fern-like leaves -
Mature Spread:
20 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
20 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant at the same soil level as it is in its pot. -
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 Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry outFertilization Requirements:
provide enough organic matter.
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Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Reviewed by 3 customers
never grew
disappointed that none of them ever emerged, even though were planted in perfect conditions
Merchant Response
Thank you for taking the time to review the Maiden Hair Fern. We are terribly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow for you. Upon reviewing your account, we are elated to see that our Customer Care team has already honored our No-Risk Guarantee for you by issuing merchandise credit.
Wrong fern rcvd twice
Ordered maiden hair and received a different fern. They redhopped and second order were mainly dead. Still not maiden hair.
Merchant Response
Thank you for leaving a review of the Maiden Hair Fern. We are terribly sorry to hear that an incorrect plant variety was mistakenly shipped. This is fully covered under our No-Risk Guarantee. One of our Customer Care agents will be reaching out to you soon to obtain additional information about your purchase, so we may honor the guarantee for you.
None of these came up for me.
All my Christmas ferns did great, but none of the five maiden hair ferns have shown any green since I planted the crowns about two months ago. They got plenty of water and I followed the planting instructions closely, but so far no sign of life.
Questions & Answers
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When is the best time of year to plant maiden hair fern. I will be planting in a fairly densely shaded woodland in NE Iowa.
- Asked by Patricia
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant Maiden Hair Ferns in spring or fall in your location. We are currently accepting orders for fall shipping. You want to plant within the season they are delivered to you.Was this answer helpful to you
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How should I take care of my Fern after I plant the bare root? We'll see what happens
- Asked by Jenn
- Verified Reply - AngelaThere really isn't much care needed. Try to keep the soil moist but not soggy for the first few weeks. Once the ground approaches freezing, you can apply several inches of mulch such as compost, straw or leaves. Just remember to pull back the mulch in the spring.Was this answer helpful to you
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I planted my maiden hair fern around May 17th but it hasn't come up yet. How long does it usually take to do so? I've kept it watered but no signs yet.
- Asked by Sally
- Verified Reply - AngelaIt can take 6-8 weeks for the Maiden Hair Ferns to begin showing top growth. Give it a few more weeks. If it should not appear, contact us at service@dutchbulbs.com and we will replace the plant or provide a credit per our No Risk Guarantee. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the Maiden Hair Fern delivered as a small plant/plug or a bare root ?
- Asked by saul
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Maiden Hair Ferns are shipped as a dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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