Ferns date to prehistoric times, placing them among the among the oldest living plants on earth. Once established, they live for many years, and unlike other types of plants, they create more of their own kind by means of spores rather than seeds or pollen. Tolerant of a variety of growing conditions, ferns have adapted themselves to environments in which other plants do poorly.

Their unique foliage textures and classic shades are garden favourites. Rarely suffering from pests and diseases, they offer trouble-free elegance.

• Athyrium
• Dryopteris
• Matteuccia
• Osmunda
• Polystichum