Ferns

For gardeners seeking long-lasting foliage colour & dependable form, Euphorbia offers exceptional value across the seasons.

Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’ features slender upright stems clad in deep burgundy foliage that matures to near-black by autumn, topped with contrasting lime-green floral bracts in late spring to early summer. Euphorbia ‘Silver Edge’ stands out with tidy upright grey-green leaves edged in crisp silver-white, producing luminous yellow-green bracts that brighten borders from mid-spring. Both are compact, clump-forming perennials, each reaching ~60 cm tall × wide, bringing year-round definition & texture to gravel gardens, borders, low hedging & modern planting designs.

Supplied as large, well-established 3L rootball grown in peat-free compost, these Euphorbias are outdoor garden ready & quick to establish. Their strong stems, densely packed foliage & vibrant bracts provide structure with minimal care. Naturally attractive to bees & butterflies, they thrive in sun-drenched beds with well-drained soil. Fully rooted plants arrive in plastic-free, gift-ready packaging, ensuring both sustainability & garden performance. Perfect for adding bold architectural flair, lasting colour & pollinator value to your planting scheme

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Spurges, Miner’s Merlot Spurge, Martin’s Spurge, Silver Spurge
• Plant Type: Semi-evergreen to evergreen clump-forming perennials / sub-shrubs
• Height & Spread: Typically 60 cm tall × 60 cm wide with compact upright growth
• Flowers: Bright lime-green or yellow-green bracts in spring to early summer, lasting for weeks
• Foliage: Narrow or slender leaves; deep burgundy to near-black in ‘Miner’s Merlot’; grey-green with silver margins in ‘Silver Edge’
• Planting Locations: Suitable for borders, gravel beds, low hedging, formal beds & contemporary containers
• Garden Style Uses: Modern garden structure, Mediterranean planting schemes, bold architectural colour contrasts
• Packaging: Supplied as 1x 3L (19cm) Rootball, Peat-Free & Plastic-Free

Few plants combine colour & fragrance quite like Cosmos ‘Cherry Chocolate’.

With velvety cherry-to-wine red blooms carrying a rich chocolate scent, this compact herbaceous perennial brings both drama & delight to the summer garden. The large 7 cm flowers are held neatly on shorter stems, sitting close to the blue-green foliage for a tidy, clump-forming habit. Flowering from midsummer into autumn, it provides long-lasting colour & fragrance across patio pots, raised beds & borders—an award-winning choice that turns heads wherever it grows.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 2L rootball, grown in premium peat-free compost & delivered direct from our Yorkshire nursery. Already well-rooted & often in bud, it’s garden-ready on arrival, giving you an instant head start over smaller plugs. With strong stems, lush foliage & pollinator appeal (awarded 2nd place in RHS Plant of the Year 2024), this perennial cosmos promises both beauty & reliability, season after season.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Chocolate Cosmos, Cherry Chocolate Cosmos, Red Chocolate Cosmos, Velvety Cosmos
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: ~45 cm × 30 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming
• Perfect for: Patio Pots, Raised Beds, Garden Borders
• Flowering Time: Mid-Summer to Early Autumn
• Planting Position: Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
• Type: Hardy Perennial
• Foliage: Blue-Green, Fine & Tidy

Supplied as: 2L / 17cm Peat Free Rootball, Plastic Free Packaging

Lush, textured & quietly dramatic—these ferns bring evergreen calm & layered foliage to shady corners.

Choose from three striking options: the fiery new fronds of Blechnum ‘Volcano’ that unfurl bronze-red before maturing to glossy green; the copper-gold seasonal flush of Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ which emerges warm-toned then ages to rich green; or the soft, lacy evergreen rosettes of the native Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern). Each variety offers strong architectural form—upright rosettes, arching fronds & year-round foliage—that enhances woodland borders, shaded patios & mixed planting schemes. 

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 3L rootball in its nursery pot, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery. Larger and more robust than plug-grown stock, they arrive garden-ready with well-developed roots and lush foliage for quick establishment. Hardy, low-maintenance & naturally resilient, these ferns require only occasional tidy-up of old fronds and will reward you with lasting structure, seasonal colour shifts & tranquil evergreen presence.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Volcano Fern (Blechnum), Autumn Fern / Golden Shield Fern (Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’), Soft Shield Fern / Tassel Fern (Polystichum setiferum)
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Blechnum ‘Volcano’: ~90 cm × 60 cm | Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’: ~60 cm × 60 cm | Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern): ~75 cm × 75 cm
• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming, Arching or Vase-Shaped Clumps
• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Patio Containers, Underplanting
• Flowering Time: Non-flowering (foliage is the main interest)
• Planting Position: Partial to Full Shade, Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Wildlife-friendly (shelter & habitat for invertebrates)
• Type: Hardy Evergreen or Semi-Evergreen Perennial Ferns
• Foliage: Glossy Bronze-Red New Fronds (Volcano), Copper-Gold New Growth (Jurassic Gold), Soft Feathery Green Fronds (Soft Shield)

These well established, attractive architectural shaped plants have will work together to give an exotic appearance to your garden, keeping it looking good all year round. A perfect combination to start your garden off or to fill in gaps in shadier areas. A perfect perennial mix looking attractive indoor or outside. Plant individually or together in a patio container for the ultimate contemporary look.

The Shield Fern, Polystichum aculeatum, forms a neat rosette of bipinnate, leathery dark green fronds that provide year-round visual interest. It's an excellent choice for underplanting roses and shrubs or adding a touch of elegance to flower borders and beds. Whether you're looking to create a focal point or complement existing plantings, the Shield Fern's distinctive rosette form and hardy nature make it a versatile and valuable addition to any garden.

The Holy Fern, Cyrtomium falcatum, is a recipient of the RHS Garden Merit award, celebrated for its exceptional garden performance. It's dark glossy green, sickle-shaped leaflets create a striking, evergreen presence in any garden. This Japanese holly fern features glossy, dark green fronds that are composed of broadly sickle-shaped leaflets, creating a striking visual impact. As an evergreen, it retains its lush appearance throughout the year.

The deciduous Male Fern, Dryopteris filix-mas, is robust and hardy. Forming dramatic shuttlecock-like tufts of lance-shaped fronds, reaching up to 1.2 metres in height. Its bipinnatifid fronds create a lush, green rosette that brings a sense of wilderness and natural beauty to any garden setting. Perfect for informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and underplanting in flower borders and beds. It's visually striking, resilient and easy to care for. A true favourite for gardeners.

A mix of the freshest ferns. Shield Fern is a native of Britain with soft dark green fronds which softly unfurl open. Holly Fern is native to Eastern Asia and is perfect as a house plant or placed outside. Male Fern is a classic fern, originally found in woodlands, growing impressive trends from underground rhizomes. It dyes back in Autumn and comes back each year. Combined, they give any garden or home a slick, architectural tropical feel, wowing any visiting guests.

6 Scaly Male Fern – Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' – Hardy Evergreen Perennial

Bring a touch of woodland elegance to your garden with this collection of six Scaly Male Fern plants in the sought-after 'Cristata' form. Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' is a beautiful, clump-forming evergreen fern prized for its distinctive crested frond tips, which add texture and interest throughout the year. The rich green, shuttlecock-shaped fronds unfurl in spring with attractive golden-brown scales along the midribs, creating a striking display from the moment new growth appears.

This robust and reliable fern thrives in shaded and partially shaded positions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, north-facing beds, and beneath established trees and shrubs. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and will reward you with handsome, architectural foliage year after year.

What's Included:

• 6 x Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' (Scaly Male Fern) plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, well-rooted and ready for planting

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded spot in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 60–80 cm apart to allow each fern room to develop its natural shuttlecock shape. Mulch around the base in spring with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to help retain moisture and enrich the soil. Remove any old or damaged fronds in late winter before new croziers begin to unfurl in spring.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'


• Common Names: Crested Scaly Male Fern, Golden-scaled Male Fern


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 60–90 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright Shuttlecock-Shaped Fern


• Perfect For: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, North-Facing Beds, Containers, Under Trees & Shrubs


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (tolerates UK winters)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Foliage: Rich Green Fronds with Crested Tips and Golden-Brown Scales on Midribs


• Season of Interest: Year-Round Evergreen Foliage; New Croziers in Spring

Notes: The 'Cristata' form is distinguished by its elegantly crested and ruffled frond tips, giving a fuller, more ornamental appearance compared to the standard species. These ferns are well-suited to creating a lush, low-maintenance planting scheme in areas of the garden where many other plants may struggle.

Bring elegant, architectural foliage to the shaded corners of your garden with this collection of three Dryopteris atrata plants. Commonly known as the Shaggy Wood Fern, this striking hardy fern is prized for its graceful, lance-shaped fronds adorned with distinctive dark, almost black scales along the stems, creating a dramatic contrast against the rich green foliage. A fantastic choice for woodland gardens, shady borders and damp, sheltered spots where many other plants struggle to thrive.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, established specimen in a 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or containers. As a hardy perennial, Dryopteris atrata will return year after year, gradually forming handsome, shuttlecock-shaped clumps that add structure and texture to any planting scheme.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Dryopteris atrata (Shaggy Wood Fern) plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball


• Established and garden ready

Key Features:

• Hardy perennial fern – comes back year after year


• Thrives in shaded and partially shaded positions


• Eye-catching dark scales contrast beautifully with green fronds


• Low maintenance once established


• Ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, underplanting and containers


• Excellent for adding texture and structure to damp, sheltered areas

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Dryopteris atrata


• Common Names: Shaggy Wood Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60–90 cm × 60–75 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Shuttlecock-Forming Clump


• Perfect for: Woodland Gardens, Shady Borders, Damp Sheltered Areas, Underplanting, Containers


• Foliage: Lance-Shaped, Rich Green Fronds with Distinctive Dark Brown to Black Scales on Stipes


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to approximately -15°C)


• Origin: Native to East Asia (Japan, China, Korea)


• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells


• Maintenance: Low – remove any damaged or old fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sheltered, shaded position in moist, humus-rich soil. Incorporate well-rotted compost or leaf mould at planting time to help retain moisture. Space each plant approximately 60–75 cm apart to allow room for the clumps to develop fully. Water regularly after planting until well established, and apply a mulch around the base in spring to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.