OSMUNDA REGALIS (Royal Fern)

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Osmunda regalis, known as the Royal Fern, is nicknamed the "queen of ferns". Belonging to a very ancient genus dating back to the Tertiary Era, it is a protected plant throughout Italy. Its imposing fronds can reach up to 2 meters in length , making the plant decidedly showy.

• In spring, the leaves take on a light green color, while in autumn they turn yellow.
• At the apex of the fronds there are sporangia, grouped in structures similar to panicles, which once ripe take on a rusty colour.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: April - June
• Height in moist soil: 50–200 cm

Osmunda regalis thrives in moist soil and adapts well to different light conditions, offering an element of great charm and antiquity to the garden with its imposing structure and seasonal color cycle.