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Do ferns like sun?

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"Our ferns grow well in this open sunny spot," says Dan Booth, head gardener at Brodsworth. "We have species from most of the fern genera, and the majority are proving to be quite happy in the sun." The Brodsworth fernery is an open site in full sun, against the wall of a large quarry. read more

"The original fern dell was in shade," says Booth, "but the big copper beech that provided the shade was felled, so we had to plant in sun." Even woodland ferns normally associated with shade, such as Woodwardia and Matteuccia, grow contentedly. read more

In southern gardens, the midday sun is probably still too intense, but as long as the ferns are shaded midday, they can tolerate morning and late afternoon sun. While many ferns can handle considerable sun if the soil remains evenly moist, some are better than others. read more

Sun-tolerant ferns include cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) which reaches heights of 24 to 36 inches and grows in USDA zones 2 through 10. Royal fern (Osmunda regalis), a large fern that grows to mature heights of 3 to 4 feet, is suitable for USDA zones 2 through 10. read more

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