Osmunda regalis
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Osmunda regalis builds a broad clump of tall, arching fronds with rusty-brown fertile tips, bringing a strong vertical accent to moist shade, woodland plantings, and pond margins.
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Description
Tall, arching fronds give Osmunda regalis a strong presence beside ponds and in moist woodland plantings. The large deciduous clump carries bipinnate green fronds with rusty-brown spore-bearing tips, then shifts to red-brown tones in fall.
Set it in rich, consistently moist soil in light shade. Full sun is suitable where moisture remains plentiful, and the fern also tolerates poorly drained or very wet ground. Allow enough room for its broad mature form.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
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| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Synonyms | Aphyllocalpa regalis, Osmunda abyssinica, Osmunda brayeri, Osmunda longifolia, Osmunda obtusifolia, Osmunda plumieri, Osmunda schelpei, Osmunda spicata, Osmunda transvaalensis, Struthiopteris regalis |
| Family | Osmundaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil, Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Underplanting for roses and shrubs, Bog Garden, Pond Margin |
| Type | Fern |
| Use for | Architectural, Underplanting, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Royal Fern |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23021087, 7937673101363, Z2OSMRE0001G, 201814975, 201940831, 201963047 |
| Usps | Rusty-brown fertile tips crown tall, bipinnate fronds., Broad fronds create a strong focal clump beside ponds., Grow in light shade with moist soil, or full sun with extra water. |
| Propagation | Sow spores as soon as they ripen, or divide established plants in early spring or fall. |
| Pests | It is generally pest-free outdoors. |
| Diseases | It is generally disease-free outdoors. |
| Pruning | Remove dead or damaged fronds whenever they appear. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist to wet, especially in full sun. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, or full sun where the soil stays moist. |
| Common Name | Royal Fern |