Japanese ‘Tassel’ — Evergreen Fern, 1L Pot
Japanese ‘Tassel’ — Evergreen Fern, 1L Pot
Japanese ‘Tassel’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as an established specimen in a 1L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Fern
- Mature size: 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 1L pot
The detail
Bring elegant, year-round greenery to shaded areas of your garden with this set of three Polystichum polyblepharum, commonly known as the Japanese Tassel Fern. Prized for its stunning, glossy dark green fronds that arch gracefully from a central crown, this fern is one of the most attractive and reliable evergreen varieties available. Each spring, striking new fronds unfurl in a distinctive tassel-like fashion, creating a captivating display as they gradually open out into beautifully arching, bipinnate leaves with a rich, lacquered sheen.
A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), Polystichum polyblepharum is recognised for its outstanding garden performance, robust constitution and low-maintenance habit. It is fully hardy across the UK and thrives in sheltered, shaded positions where many other plants struggle, making it an invaluable addition to woodland gardens, shady borders, north-facing beds and containers.
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 polyblepharum |
| Mature size | 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil | Humus-Rich, Moist but Well-Drained |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (H5 – down to approximately -15°C) |
| Best for | Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, Underplanting, Containers, North-Facing Beds |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Japanese ‘Tassel’ 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?
Supplied as a single specimen in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.