Soft Shield Fern
Polystichum setiferum
Price comparison:
£6.90 – £75.00
From 6 UK 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.
Sun
🌑 Full Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H4 (Half Hardy)
Size
📏 0.6-0.9m tall
Flowers
🌸 N/A
Compare Prices
Prices from 6 retailers across 2 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 30 Apr 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Farmer Gracy Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands | £6.90 | bare root | View at Farmer GracyOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60 | £12.99 | bare root | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £18.20 | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Farmer Gracy
Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands
Size: bare root
Thompson & Morgan
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £9.99 | Check retailer for size | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Suttons £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed | £14.99 | Check retailer for size | View at SuttonsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Hayloft £6.95 flat rate. Free over £75 | £75.00 | Check retailer for size | View at HayloftOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: Check retailer for size
Suttons
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed
Size: Check retailer for size
Hayloft
£6.95 flat rate. Free over £75
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 30 Apr 2026
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Soft Shield Fern cost in the UK?
Soft Shield Fern prices in the UK range from £6.90 to £75.00 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Farmer Gracy at £6.90. Prices are checked nightly across 6 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Soft Shield Fern online in the UK?
You can buy Soft Shield Fern from 6 UK nurseries including Farmer Gracy, Thompson & Morgan, Suttons. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Soft Shield Fern?
The scientific name for Soft Shield Fern is Polystichum setiferum.
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