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Pruning Ferns back?

Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
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Hi all, I need to dig up and transport some large ferns I'm giving to my sister.
They are Dryopteris 'The King', Hart's Tongue Fern and a Polystichum 'Tsussimense'.

Is it okay to cut back the fronds on all of these please? I had a look a day or two ago but couldn't see any new fronds coming through - is it too early for these?
North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone

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  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190
    There is no harm in cutting back old fronds, and it is rather early for new growth to be showing.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Yes, it’s fine to make it easier to transport them.  I’ve cut one of mine back today, there are new fronds just starting to appear.  I often tidy up evergreen and deciduous ferns at this time of year.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Many thanks @Alan Clark2 in Liverpool and @Plantminded. Hopefully I'll be able to do that tomorrow, weather permitting and get them potted up.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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