Ferns
Ferns effortlessly enhance garden spaces with their diverse leaf textures and rich green hues, adding depth and structure to any outdoor setting. Boma Garden Centre offers a wide selection of outdoor fern plants, perfect for creating a woodland garden, water garden, or filling shady areas where other plants may struggle. From native British ferns to striking varieties that complement flowering plants, these shade-loving plants thrive in cool, damp conditions, providing year-round interest and vibrant foliage.
Shop outdoor ferns at Boma Garden Centre, Kentish Town, London.
About Ferns
Most ferns thrive in moist soil and shady places, though some varieties can tolerate dappled sun and drier conditions. Dryopteris ferns, for example, are well-suited to growing ferns outdoors in drier soil compared to other varieties.
Certain species, such as Athyrium and Dryopteris filix-mas, benefit from more sun exposure, making them a great choice for borders and ground cover in sunnier areas. While most ferns are low-maintenance, an annual clean-up in early spring—removing older fronds that turn brown—helps maintain their health. Applying mulch around their base also encourages strong growth.
At Boma Garden Centre, we stock a wide selection of woodland plants, including tree ferns, tender ferns, and hardy varieties like Dryopteris (wood ferns), Asplenium (Hart’s Tongue fern), Polystichum (shield fern), Athyrium filix-femina (lady fern), and Osmunda regalis (Royal fern). Though most ferns don’t produce flowers, their elegant fronds bring year-round interest, particularly half-hardy and evergreen species.