With the low maintenance the plant requires

A showy flowerer well suited to smaller flowers beds in sunny positions

balconies and terraces

A great choice for a more subtle Summer colour to contrast with brighter hues

Dryopteris atrata Buddleia davidii 'High Five Purple' With the low maintenance theDryopteris aratata or Dryopteris cycadina is a tall, yet sturdy, and hardy, semi evergreen fern. Known more commonly as Shaggy Wood Fern, this plant produces bright green, lance shaped fronds with small black hair on the pinnae. Due to its preference for shade, this plant would do best in a shaded border or woodland garden. Plant in a moist, well drained, humus rich soil. Thrives best in partial to full shade but will grow in full sun, if watered