Woodwardia orientalis Crispa Gnome Gardens each year bringing more stems

each year bringing more stems and thus more flowers

the clump is topped by spikes of bright orange-red flowers (RHS 43A)

The pouches are backed by ruby violet twisted sepals

and we finally have enough to share with you

Woodwardia orientalis Crispa Gnome Gardens each year bringing more stemsWoodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' is one of the most special and rare ferns in our collection, originally shared by plantsman Barry Yinger. The 3' long, arching evergreen fronds form a crested petticoat at the end of each pinna. Woodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' isn't a fast growing fern, but when a clump finally matures, the resulting 3' tall x 3' wide specimen is truly amazing. When mature, Woodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' also produces small plantlets