Pteris cretica

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 6, 2011 7:41:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 6, 2011 7:41:32 GMT Just bought Albolineata and Mayii, I was told they were hardy to -9C, googling says so many different things, any one know please

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Pteris cretica Aug 6, 2011 8:00:37 GMT

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Post by steve on Aug 6, 2011 8:00:37 GMT

I do believe you have the only true variegated fern

I find they get knocked back hard in winter but have regrown.....if bedding out then better in a slightly sheltered spot...not said to be really hardy ferns

I have one on the front a friend brought back from Nepal and that survived -15 last year but is prob used to that ;D

Growing exotically

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Pteris cretica Aug 6, 2011 9:04:15 GMT

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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 6, 2011 9:04:15 GMT

Aren't they beautiful, I have both growing in the conservatory where they are evergreen. I can't comment on how hardy they are as mine don't get that cold. Both of mine are very slow growing.

I collected some spores from Albolineata, I was going to have a go at propagating some.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 6, 2011 10:36:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 6, 2011 10:36:16 GMT thanks for the info, I love them both. I had planned to put them in the border, would they be ok if I give them protection for the first couple of years do you think?

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Pteris cretica Aug 6, 2011 12:31:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Aug 6, 2011 12:31:14 GMT Mmmmmm....the variagation is so subtle.. I would imagine a good thick mulch of compost and a fleece hoodie should keep them safe over the winter...
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Pteris cretica Aug 7, 2011 8:26:26 GMT

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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 7, 2011 8:26:26 GMT

I tried to look mine up on the internet (labels are long gone) but found two or three different ones have the same name

so I took photos. If they are the same as your new ones they do prefer damp ground, they will grow in dry ground but the edges of the leaves go brown. Something also likes to nibble the edges of the leaves. The all green one is the strongest, fastest grower.

All of them remained evergreen at -1

These are mine

steve Global Moderator From Sunny Ilkeston Posts: 6,710	Pteris cretica Aug 7, 2011 9:09:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Aug 7, 2011 9:09:06 GMT There are many forms of Pteris cretica if you look here and mouse over the image...some have full names...some don't tinyurl.com/3bervq5
	Growing exotically

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 8, 2011 5:02:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 8, 2011 5:02:47 GMT definately the last one WF, I'll try and get a photo today

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Pteris cretica Aug 8, 2011 8:00:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Aug 8, 2011 8:00:19 GMT They are very nice ferns... ;D
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grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 8, 2011 16:15:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 8, 2011 16:15:44 GMT thanks Rosie, must admit I'm a bit miffed they might not be hardy, after I was told they were

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Pteris cretica Aug 8, 2011 18:39:34 GMT

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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 8, 2011 18:39:34 GMT

You have one fern in your bed which is not supposed to be fully hardy and that one is fine (I can't remember its name, it could be the Holly fern), it is very sheltered at the top of your garden. If it can survive anywhere it will survive in your garden.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 9, 2011 4:38:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 9, 2011 4:38:38 GMT I had planned on putting them with the sculpture at the top of the garden, which isn't so sheltered, might have to think again
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wildlifefriendly Guest	Pteris cretica Aug 9, 2011 6:38:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 9, 2011 6:38:15 GMT Try them and see how they get on, if they fail, mine will be large enough to split next year so you wont lose them completely.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Pteris cretica Aug 9, 2011 6:39:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 9, 2011 6:39:53 GMT thanks Sue, I'm hoping to get it done on Friday when I'm Dylan free

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Pteris cretica Aug 9, 2011 11:13:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Aug 9, 2011 11:13:50 GMT Aug 9, 2011 6:39:53 GMT grindle said: thanks Sue, I'm hoping to get it done on Friday when I'm Dylan free Poor Dylan ;D ;D I'm sure he will still love you to bits ;D
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