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Royal Fern
Royal Fern
Make a statement with this tall, handsome fern. Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis) features a deep, forest green color and long, smooth-edged leaves. Growing 5-7 ft. tall, the graceful fronds add color and texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens and native gardens. This native shade perennial grows well in wet areas along ponds, streams and water gardens. Its fronds often turn yellow to brown hues in the fall. Like other ferns, it's a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow perennial that's rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Deer tend to pass it by.
- Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Mature Height 5 - 7 feet
- 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
We ship this item in Spring
Botanical Name: Osmunda regalis
SKU: #01663
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Osmunda regalis -
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:
Oval bipinnately compound leaves -
Mature Spread:
18 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 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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Shipping Information
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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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.
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Reviewed by 5 customers
Surprised
These royal ferns arrived in March and seemed totally dead. Dried out. Light as a feather. I contacted customer service and they promptly replied advising I plant them and wait a few weeks. I planted them in very wet heavy clay soil and forgot about them. Almost three months later in late June, three out of five popped up. I think the other two may have grown if I planted with more care. I trust this company more now and I will have patience and treat them with better care in future. Also I read they are slow to grow after winter.
The order was in terrible shape
The ferns were broken in shipment - I reported it and the co. gave me $15 + plus change - no shipping credit. I planted the 2-1/2 plants and cared for them every day and now have 2 that are robust and 1 that still needs care. There was no discussion as to other solutions, it was a dry repetitive solution. My family has had excellent dealings with the Dutch from WWII until today. It was not the small amount of money it was the dictorial rude terms and at the end they said " anything else I can do for you?" Am sorry that the ferns and purchase was not satisfactory. I paid my gardener to prep holes in anticipation for planting. Am not sure if I'm going to order from K van Bourgondien again.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We were sorry to hear the Royal Fern Osmunda regalis arrived in terrible shape and we have failed to provide you with the customer care you deserve. We will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution to this unfortunate experience. Poor customer care is not something our company is known for!
I will continue to order your wonderful plants !
Verified Buyer
The Royal Ferns are doing great !!! They appear to be very happy !
Good initial growth
Verified Buyer
Good first growth compared to others
Great deal for hearty plants
The roots are moist and large. They are hearty and will grow into successful plants.
Questions & Answers
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When should I order and plant ferns? I live in Western North Carolina. Mildish winters, and plenty of rainfall.
- Asked by Bradley
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe are currently accepting pre-orders for spring shipping and planting. If you order now, we will ship them at the proper time for planting in your zone. An estimated shipping date will be provided with your order confirmation email.Was this answer helpful to you
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This may be a dumb question, but do they spread/multiply How wide do the grow Are they bulbs or bare root
- Asked by Judy
- Product Owner - jdh38They are usually shipped bare root. They can multiply by spores on the underside of the fronds if the conditions are right. They like rich moist soil.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I am looking for plants for a shady hillside under evergreen trees mostly fur and pine. Native ferns have not grown there although they grow on a nearby hillside. Will this naturalize in the midst of those trees? Would it be a good background plant for Astilbe? Open to suggestions!
- Asked by Mary Ann
- Verified Reply - KimberlyRoyal Fern will naturalize under evergreen trees. Yes, it would be a good background plant for Astilbe.Was this answer helpful to you
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