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Fri, Apr 24, 09 at 21:19
| I have autumn fern, japanese painted fern, and ostrich fern. I'm sure you guys know much more than me! I know they like shade, but can they tolerate some sun? What kind of soil pH do they like? I have a very shady area with very alkaline soil. Please help! Don't want to kill them. |
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- Posted by houstonpat 9a (My Page) on Fri, Apr 24, 09 at 22:35
| Howdy, Autumn fern can take the most sun, then ostrich, then Japanese painted. The color will fade from the autumn and japanese anyway. All should grow well in your zone. I think the japanese painted and ostrich might prefer a little more neutral. But, each are quite resiliant. They all like fairly good drainage. |
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- Posted by novice_2009 zone 6 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 25, 09 at 22:27
| Thanks houstopat! Now my only challenge is arranging them in pretty display in my front shade garden. Thank you so much! I thought they loved moisture, but i can work on the drainage. |
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