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Polypodium x shivasiae

Ref.: POLYP 930

Origin : Europe. Polypody dedicated to M.G. Shivas who contributed to the cytology and taxonomy of species of Polypodium.

Availability: Available In Cultivation
Special Price: 7.00 € Regular Price: 14.00 €

Family : Polypodiaceae.

Hybrid between P. cambricum and P. interjectum. Pinnate broad fronds, with the apex abruptly reduced to a long nib. The young fronds appear in late summer. The rhizome is creeping on the surface. It is a strong ground cover, for screes, banks, in the shade or partial sun, in a humusy and drained, chalky or acidic substrate. Evergreen. Height : 30/60cm. Hardiness : -20°C.

  • Foliage : evergreen
  • Height : 30 to 60cm
  • Soil type : any, well drained
  • Site : walls, rockery, rocks, banks, temporarily dry, aquatic, dry to cool woods
  • Exposure : shade, half shade
  • Shape : ground cover
  • Rhizome : creeping and branching
  • Hardiness : down to -25°C (-13°F)