Mexican male fern

Dryopteris pseudofilix-mas is an elegant, deciduous to semi-evergreen fern, forming a neat shuttlecock of dark green, finely divided fronds. It brings a lush, architectural feel to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as an underplanting for shrubs in UK gardens.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.