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Author Message   Treelover  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 04:27 pm EST :    Found some bargain ferns in the market while having a quick look for shrubs(as usual I find something i wasn't looking for!) and I picked one that would be likely to survive our winter yet be a bit special. The one I picked is called Japanese Tassel Fern,or Polystichum polyblepharum. It is fully hardy and evergreen,with very dark shiny leaves. It is unusual in that when the croziers open they go in the opposite direction before changing their mind and going the right way,creating a tassel shape. I don't have a pic yet,haven't had chance to plant it out yet,but will get pics soon. Anyone else grow this fern? Treelover - County Durham,UK, Zone "8/9"   Lovinlife  Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 04:57 pm EST :    I confess to loving ferns, and having none, Larry. LOL. I don't think our dry climate here is good for them. But I looked up this one on the 'net, and it's really beautiful. Do show us some photos of it when you get it into the ground. Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"   Rowan57  My Garden Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 05:32 pm EST :    Yup Yup, got one somewhere, will try and dig a piccy up, you've picked a nice one there Larry, they really do well over here! Rowan57 - West Yorkshire, Zone "UK 8"   Treelover  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 05:58 pm EST :    Just read the label again,it says it can also be grown as an indoor plant on a cool windowsill. Also it was awarded an RHS award of merit! Treelover - County Durham,UK, Zone "8/9"   Rowan57  My Garden Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 01:16 pm EST :    It would survive inside but would be much happier outside if you have room for it Larry. Rowan57 - West Yorkshire, Zone "UK 8"   Treelover  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 05:53 am EST :    Well its in the garden now,will post a pic later today Treelover - County Durham,UK, Zone "8/9"   Treelover  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 09:28 am EST :    And here it is! Not a great pic I know but its still quite small. The leaves are darker and glossier than it looks in the pic, and its picked up a bit simnce I planted it yesterday! Treelover - County Durham,UK, Zone "8/9"   Treelover  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 09:59 am EST :    Sorry that pic is rubbish! I decided to use the other camera phone and managed to get a few good ones oput before the battery died Detail of fronds-so shiny! Treelover - County Durham,UK, Zone "8/9"   Rowan57  My Garden Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 02:39 pm EST :    Looks great Larry :) Rowan57 - West Yorkshire, Zone "UK 8"

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