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The King Ostrich Fern
SKU:
1954345
UPC:
014949427088
$16.99
- Massive, graceful fronds resembling oversized ostrich plumes for a dramatic woodland effect.
- Grows 4–7 ft. tall and 3–5 ft. wide, forming impressive architectural clumps.
- Thrives in filtered sun to full shade with consistently moist, organically rich soil.
- Excellent for woodland gardens, pond edges, shady borders, and naturalized areas.
The King Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King') brings bold, lush texture to shade gardens with its stately, towering fronds that rise like giant green plumes. A superior cultivar of the classic Ostrich Fern, this majestic selection offers greater height, enhanced heat tolerance, and reliable performance even in humid southern climates where standard varieties struggle. Slowly spreading by underground rhizomes, it forms dramatic, vase-like clumps ideal for woodland landscapes, streambanks, and moist, shaded borders. Beautiful, hardy, and easy to grow, it adds striking vertical presence and a refined yet naturalistic character to any cool, moist garden setting.
Plant Description
A large, herbaceous fern with upward-arching fronds resembling ostrich plumes; thrives in woodland settings and moist, shaded environments.
Foliage
Light green, finely textured fronds forming tall, elegant plumes; creates a dramatic vertical accent in shade gardens.
Sun Requirements
Prefers filtered sun, full shade, or partial shade; protect from intense direct heat for best performance.
Watering Needs
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; water deeply and regularly during establishment.
Soil Requirements
Perform best in organically rich, moist, well‑drained soil; benefits from mulching to retain moisture.
Growth & Size
Slow‑spreading fern reaching 4–7 ft. tall and 3–5 ft. wide; forms impressive clumps over time.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant, tolerant of very wet areas, and more heat‑tolerant than common Ostrich Fern.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for borders, woodland gardens, pond edges, shaded beds, and naturalizing in cool, moist landscapes.
Care Instructions
Water deeply during the first growing season; keep soil evenly moist; fertilize during the growing season; cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
- Massive, graceful fronds resembling oversized ostrich plumes for a dramatic woodland effect.
- Grows 4–7 ft. tall and 3–5 ft. wide, forming impressive architectural clumps.
- Thrives in filtered sun to full shade with consistently moist, organically rich soil.
- Excellent for woodland gardens, pond edges, shady borders, and naturalized areas.
The King Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King') brings bold, lush texture to shade gardens with its stately, towering fronds that rise like giant green plumes. A superior cultivar of the classic Ostrich Fern, this majestic selection offers greater height, enhanced heat tolerance, and reliable performance even in humid southern climates where standard varieties struggle. Slowly spreading by underground rhizomes, it forms dramatic, vase-like clumps ideal for woodland landscapes, streambanks, and moist, shaded borders. Beautiful, hardy, and easy to grow, it adds striking vertical presence and a refined yet naturalistic character to any cool, moist garden setting.
Plant Description
A large, herbaceous fern with upward-arching fronds resembling ostrich plumes; thrives in woodland settings and moist, shaded environments.
Foliage
Light green, finely textured fronds forming tall, elegant plumes; creates a dramatic vertical accent in shade gardens.
Sun Requirements
Prefers filtered sun, full shade, or partial shade; protect from intense direct heat for best performance.
Watering Needs
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; water deeply and regularly during establishment.
Soil Requirements
Perform best in organically rich, moist, well‑drained soil; benefits from mulching to retain moisture.
Growth & Size
Slow‑spreading fern reaching 4–7 ft. tall and 3–5 ft. wide; forms impressive clumps over time.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant, tolerant of very wet areas, and more heat‑tolerant than common Ostrich Fern.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for borders, woodland gardens, pond edges, shaded beds, and naturalizing in cool, moist landscapes.
Care Instructions
Water deeply during the first growing season; keep soil evenly moist; fertilize during the growing season; cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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