Doodia media
common rasp-fern
- 9cm pot
- £6.59 £10.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
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- Position: partial shade to full shade
- Soil: moist, but well-drained humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
In spring, the new fronds Doodia media emerge with a bronze flush, but as they age they turn dark green and develop a leathery texture. The colour of the stem is attractive too, being a bright red initially, but losing its intensity over time.
This evergreen rasp groundcover in a woodland garden.
This evergreen rasp groundcover in a woodland garden.
Doodia thrives in partial to full shade and moist, humus-rich soil. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost when planting water well while establishing.
Cut back decayed fronds in late winter/early spring to allow new growth to emerge, and mulch annually to conserve moisture.
Cut back decayed fronds in late winter/early spring to allow new growth to emerge, and mulch annually to conserve moisture.
