Ostrich fern 'Jumbo'

Matteuccia struthiopteris

How to grow Ostrich fern 'Jumbo'

  • Dappled Sun

  • High

Fern may be propagated by transplanting underground runners in the spring.

Jumbo likes a position of dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Jumbo is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Jumbo tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.0 and 6.5 meaning it does best in moderately acidic soil - weakly acidic soil.

Growing Jumbo from seed

Transplanting Jumbo

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Jumbo is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Jumbo

Other Names for Ostrich fern 'Jumbo'

The King