Asplenium scolopendrium is native to Europe and is widespread in most of the UK, other than in the north.
Known commonly as the ‘Narrow Hart’s Tongue Fern’, the character of the fronds’ crinkled margins is perfect to provide textural interest to a shaded part of the garden.
This common name derives from the shape of the fronds which are said to resemble the tongue of a ‘hart’ – an old English word meaning deer.
Soil: Moisture Retaining
Soil that drains at a slower rate due to higher organic matter content.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Water Requirement: High
Likely to require supplementary watering in warmer months, even once established.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Part Shade
Enjoys several hours of direct sunlight but may enjoy dappling or shade at midday.
Eventual Height: 0.4m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 0.6m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Will survive unprotected outdoors in most areas of the UK, even in the harshest winters.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Expert Tip
This fern grows slowly, but doesn't require much attention asides from yearly mulching and tidying come spring.
Care & Size Guidance
Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Angustifolium’ can tolerate brighter and drier conditions than many other ferns once established, but to reach its full potential it must be planted in moist woodland-like conditions.
Fantastic ferns, planted amongst many other ferns and tree fern, all purchased from the palm centre that I have been planting out over the last couple of months.
Lucy.
4 customer reviews for Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Angustifolium’
Rated 5 out of 5
Arrived quickly, well packed in lovely condition. Thank you !
Sian –
Rated 5 out of 5
Really fab plant, well packaged and healthy, already planted up
Sally N. –
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic ferns, planted amongst many other ferns and tree fern, all purchased from the palm centre that I have been planting out over the last couple of months. I also must say that the customer support team are fabulous. I cannot fault the products and service here, great job!
Lucy –
Rated 5 out of 5
easy to place & pay for order, arrived on time on good condition, well packed, Ill likely use you again
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Arrived quickly, well packed in lovely condition. Thank you !
Sian –
Really fab plant, well packaged and healthy, already planted up
Sally N. –
Fantastic ferns, planted amongst many other ferns and tree fern, all purchased from the palm centre that I have been planting out over the last couple of months. I also must say that the customer support team are fabulous. I cannot fault the products and service here, great job!
Lucy –
easy to place & pay for order, arrived on time on good condition, well packed, Ill likely use you again
Chris Taylor –