Japanese Tassel Ferns

Japanese Tassel FernsAn elegant fern with lustrous dark green fronds that looks fresh and colourful all year round Known as the tassel fern because as the fiddleheads unfurl, they initially flip backwards and look like tassels! A shade loving plant which is ideal for brightening up a gloomy border or dark corner of the garden Easy to grow and virtually pest and disease free Popular with florists as it looks fabulous in a flower arrangement RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

For those who enjoy trying out their skills in the kitchen

The blooms come later in the season and add colour to the garden when other daffodils have already come and gone

Flowerheads are approximately 4cm across with 9-15 petals per flowerhead

requiring minimal watering once established

you could also place this plant on the floor due to its cat-safe nature

There may be some variation due to the availability of certain varieties

the Fiddle-Leaf Fig is an actual statement piece that adds a sense of sophistication and grandeur to your home or office

Its cascading habit is perfect for adding a touch of calmness to any room or busy office

spreading branches carrying dense foliage and providing rich hues of green in the Spring and Summer months before turning to deep hues of orange and purple-pink in the Autumn

The smooth texture and uniform appearance of the roots make them perfect for both culinary uses and for sale at markets

The leaves themselves initially develop as a pinkish yellow before maturing into a lush green at the height of summer

pale grey-green central ribbing and mauve to orchid coloured purples along the fringes