Soft ‘Shield’ — Evergreen Perennial Fern, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Soft ‘Shield’ — Evergreen Perennial Fern, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Soft ‘Shield’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen perennial fern
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
3 or 6 Soft Shield Fern Polystichum Plumosum Densum Plants, Hardy Perennial, 1 Litre Root Ball
Bring lush, woodland elegance to your garden with this set of three Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' — one of the most beautiful and densely feathered forms of the Soft Shield Fern. Renowned for its exquisitely soft, finely divided fronds that create a layered, plume-like effect, this compact evergreen fern is a superb choice for shaded borders, woodland plantings and containers. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out and settle into your garden.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Dense Rosette of Arching, Feathery Fronds |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Best for | Shady Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Containers, North-Facing Sites |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Soft ‘Shield’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.