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Dryopteris

The genus Dryopteris includes about 225 species and almost 80 hybrids, that come in many cultivars. The Dryopteris are distributed in the northern hemisphere. It is a very homogeneous, and some species are difficult to distinguish due to common ascendants. Most of the Dryopteris are easy to grow in our gardens, and contribute to their beauty, by their stature, their colours.


  • Dryopteris varia

    Family : Dryopteridaceae.

    Evergreen fern with triangular shaped fronds, wide at the base and narrowing to the tip, forming a clump. New fronds in spring have a bronze tint, and turns green as it matures. It likes a cool or moist, humusy soil in light shade. Height and width:60cm. Hardiness : -25°C.

    9.00 €
    Available In Cultivation
  • Dryopteris wallichiana

    Family : Dryopteridaceae.

    This large upright fern is one of the most magnificent garden ferns. The fronds are dark green, yellow green when they are young, on a stout erect rhizome. Rachises and stipes are cloaked with black or dark brown scales, producing beautiful contrasts in spring. Place it in a cool and humusy soil, chalky or alkaline, above all well-drained. Evergreen. Height : 90/150cm. Hardiness : -22°C.

    10.00 €
    Available In Cultivation