Infuse greenery with the graceful Thompson and Morgan Shuttlecock Fern Plant Pot 9cm. Bring a touch of architectural elegance to shaded spaces with Matteuccia struthiopteris, admired for its upright fronds and impressive shuttlecock-like form that transforms spring gardens with lush, green rosettes. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this hardy perennial thrives in damp, shaded borders, woodland gardens and around pond edges, where its tall fronds reach up to 1.5m and create a striking naturalistic display. Easy to grow and versatile, it performs best in fertile, moist soil with regular watering and spring mulching, making it a superb choice for gardeners seeking vibrant texture where other plants struggle. Perfect for damp, shady borders, woodland gardens and planting around the edges of ponds, Matteuccia fern thrives in areas where many other plants struggle. For the greatest visual impact, plant in groups or large colonies to create a lush, naturalistic display of foliage. Grow Shuttlecock Fern in a sheltered position with dappled shade and fertile, moist soil. It performs best in soil rich in organic matter, so improve planting areas with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting. Keep plants well watered and feed regularly until fully established, applying a spring mulch around the crown to encourage healthy growth. Position: Full shade / Partial shade Height: Up to 1. 5m when fully established; Spread: Up to 1m when fully established;