Soft Shield Fern
Polystichum setiferum
Price from leading retailers:
From £6.62
Lowest price available across 6 retailers
A beautiful evergreen fern with soft, finely divided pinnate fronds creating a delicate appearance. Reaches 60-90cm tall and wide. Can self-seed with tiny bulbils on the fronds, creating new plants naturally.
Care Level
easy
Sun Exposure
full shade
Water Needs
moderate
Mature Height
0.6-0.9m
Compare Prices
| Retailer | Price | Pot Size | Stock | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best PriceThompson & Morgan | £6.62 | 9cm Pot | In Stock | £5.99 standard delivery Free over £45 | View at Thompson & Morgan£6.62✓Best Price |
Tortworth Plants | £8.21 | 1 Litre | In Stock | £6.99 standard delivery Free over £40 | View at Tortworth Plants£8.21 |
Duchy of Cornwall Nursery | £11.35 | 1 Litre | Out of Stock | £8.99 standard delivery Free over £65 | View at Duchy of Cornwall Nursery£11.35 |
Hayloft Plants | £21.20 | 2 Litre | In Stock | £4.95 standard delivery Free over £35 | View at Hayloft Plants£21.20 |
Gardening Express | £24.42 | 2 Litre | In Stock | £7.99 standard delivery Free over £60 | View at Gardening Express£24.42 |
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants | £25.86 | 2 Litre | In Stock | £6.99 standard delivery Free over £50 | View at Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants£25.86 |
Last updated: 6 Feb
Thompson & Morgan
Best PricePot Size: 9cm Pot
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £5.99 standard delivery(Free over £45)
Tortworth Plants
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £6.99 standard delivery(Free over £40)
Duchy of Cornwall Nursery
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: Out of Stock
Delivery: £8.99 standard delivery(Free over £65)
Hayloft Plants
Pot Size: 2 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £4.95 standard delivery(Free over £35)
Gardening Express
Pot Size: 2 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £7.99 standard delivery(Free over £60)
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants
Pot Size: 2 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £6.99 standard delivery(Free over £50)
Last updated: 6 Feb
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Plant Information
About this plant
A beautiful evergreen fern with soft, finely divided pinnate fronds creating a delicate appearance. Reaches 60-90cm tall and wide. Can self-seed with tiny bulbils on the fronds, creating new plants naturally.
Latin Name
Polystichum setiferum
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Hardiness Zone
H4
Care Level
easy
Sun Exposure
full-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
N/A
Mature Height
0.6-0.9m