Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis) is one of the largest native ferns Osmunda regalis makes an ideal pond-side plant but needs room to grow as it can eventually reach 2m in height with a 1-2m spread. A robust hardy deciduous fern which forms a large clump of open airy arching fronds coppery-red when young  with opposing pairs of glossy green narrow leaves.  It produces two types of fronds: taller sterile and shorter (20-50cm) fertile fronds which have brown spore bearing leaves in summer adding interest.  It has an RHS AGM.

Osmunda: Saxon name for the god Thor.

Height: 2m

Spread: 1-2m

Planting position: Damp soil in full sun or full or partial shade

Form: 2 litre pots -please select size below