Polypodium vulgare 'Bifido Multifidum' (Crested Common Polypody) — leathery, dark green, lance-shaped fronds with decorative crested tips, slowly spreading via creeping rhizomes. Evergreen, partial to full shade. Easily tolerates deep, heavy shade.
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Product features
Botanical name: Polypodium vulgare 'Bifido Multifidum'
Common name: Crested Common Polypody, Crested Polypody Fern
Height: 30cm to 38cm
Spread: 60cm to 90cm
Foliage: Leathery, dark green, lance-shaped fronds with crested tips
Flower: None, orange-yellow spore cases
Attractive to wildlife: Low, shelter for small insects
Soil Type: Well-drained, humus-rich, adaptable to neutral or acidic soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, exceptionally drought-tolerant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy, below -20°C
Position: Partial to deep shade
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Dry shade ground cover, stone wall crevices, rock gardens
Materials and care
Light: Partial or full shade — easily tolerates deep, heavy shade
Aspect: North- or east-facing, handles exposed or sheltered positions
Soil type: Loose, organic-rich soil, neutral or acidic
Drainage: Well-drained, tolerant of dry shade once established
Watering: Low to medium needs, water regularly first season
Fertiliser: None needed, annual top-dressing of leaf mould sufficient
Propagation: Divide creeping rhizome sections during spring
