Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Polypodium vulgare

Common Name: 'Common polypody'

This creeping, evergreen fern is a Britsh native. It has narrow erect, leathery dark green fronds and spreads to form a dense clump. H30cm S90cm.

Care Instructions

Easily grown in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in shade or partial shade. It is happy in damp or dry soil and looks particularly useful in dry, shady areas where it can easily form large patches, although it isn't invasive.

  • Ferns
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for dry shade
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for clay
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
Plant No: 2186

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871