{"product_id":"dryopteris-filix-mas","title":"Dryopteris filix-mas – Hardy Male Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllow a generous planting gap for Dryopteris filix-mas so its mature fronds have room to spread. Over time, the fronds fill the space above the crown, creating a tall fan of greenery that stands out among lower-growing shade plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside a curving walkway, position the crown far enough from the edge for the foliage to arch out without obstructing the path. It also works among shrubs with bare lower branches, filling the space beneath them during the growing season. Leave smaller neighbours room around its base so they remain visible as the fern matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as male fern, this British native follows a clear seasonal rhythm: green growth through the warmer months, followed by winter dormancy. Snowdrops planted nearby can provide interest before the next set of fronds begins to unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P001","offers":[{"title":"11cm pot","offer_id":53786900529488,"sku":"DRFMAS2P11","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/Dryopterisfilix-mas.png?v=1791551262","url":"https:\/\/plantsgaloreonline.co.uk\/products\/dryopteris-filix-mas","provider":"Plants Galore Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}