Adiantum venustum (Himlayan Maidenhair Fern)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Grass, Deciduous, Ground cover
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Adiantum venustum - Cultivation Notes

Flourishing in any fertile, moist soil, this fern requires planting in a damp cool location in partial to full shade. Do not disturb established plants except when dividing (every 3-5 years) remove dead fronds in early spring.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Adiantum venustum:

Suitable for container growing
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
Suitable for planting in full shade

Weaknesses of Adiantum venustum

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Design & Plant Use for Adiantum venustum:

Ornamental grass for summer long foliage interest

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