Polystichum setiferum ‘Othello’
Description:
A selected cultivar originating from an historic collection created by Tom Bolton of Yorks., over a century ago. Known as a fern enthusiast and sweet pea grower, his collection passed down through his family and via the Lord family of Austwick, Yorks, to Fibrex Nurseries, Worcs. Although likely to have had a previous name, it is one of four renamed and reintroduced by Fibrex circa 2009. A low growing fern to 30cm with long prostrate fronds up to 100cm.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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