Polystichum braunii — Braun's Holly Fern, Hardy Evergreen, 1L Pot (Set of 6)
Polystichum braunii — Braun's Holly Fern, Hardy Evergreen, 1L Pot (Set of 6)
Polystichum braunii — a hardy herbaceous perennial with glossy dark green fronds, often with bronze new growth. 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: Hardy Evergreen Fern
- Mature size: 60–90cm × 60cm
- Position: Partial to Full Shade
- Attracts: Provides shelter for wildlife
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Polystichum is upright, clump-forming with arching fronds, settles happily into woodland gardens, shaded borders, ferneries, north-facing planting.
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 braunii |
| Mature size | 60–90cm × 60cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, clump-forming with arching fronds |
| Position | Partial to Full Shade |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich, well-drained — neutral to slightly acidic |
| Watering | Regular; keep soil consistently moist |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Provides shelter for wildlife |
| Best for | Woodland gardens, shaded borders, ferneries, north-facing planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Polystichum is a hardy evergreen fern. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Polystichum prefers partial to full shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
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.