Description
Embrace the royal elegance of the natural world with ‘The King’! Our premiere Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘The King’ is a standout specimen, offering lush, feathery fronds that will transform your garden into a verdant kingdom. Cultivated with passion and expert care, this bare-root fern grown in a 1G pot is ready to claim its throne in your landscape.
Description:
‘The King’ is a regal variety of the ostrich fern, renowned for its larger-than-life presence and graceful, upright vase-shaped clump of vibrant green fronds. This deciduous perennial is a true aristocrat of the shade garden, with each frond unfurling like a royal scepter up to an impressive 4-6 feet in height.
Ideal Growing Conditions:
This fern flourishes in the cool, moist shade, much like the forest floor of its native habitat. It prefers rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture. A sheltered spot with dappled sunlight will allow ‘The King’ to thrive and exhibit its full glory.
Care Instructions:
Plant your bare-root Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘The King’ upon arrival
Choose a location with partial to full shade
Maintain even moisture, especially during dry spells
Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature
Cut back the fronds after they brown in the fall to tidy up and make way for fresh growth in spring
Special Features:
Dramatic foliage that adds texture and dimension to any shade garden
Hardy and cold-resistant, reigning supreme through USDA Zones 3-7
Perfect for naturalizing in woodland gardens, alongside streams, or in shady borders
Non-invasive, with a clumping growth habit that maintains its noble boundaries
Provides shelter for wildlife, creating a living sanctuary in your own backyard
What You’ll Receive:
One (1) bare-root Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘The King’ fern, carefully extracted from a 1G pot
Please note: We hold a nursery license and are able to ship live, bareroot plants to all states except CA, OR, LA, and AK.
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