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Ruby Rasp Fern

Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'
$17.95

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Ruby Rasp Fern (Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby')

Rough Ruby is the Australian fern that blushes - every new frond unfurls in glowing ruby-bronze before maturing deep green, so the clump always carries a crown of colour. Tough enough for dry shade, pretty enough for the front row.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Ruby Rasp Fern

✔ Ruby new growth - constant flushes of pink-red fronds.

✔ Hardy native fern - handles dry shade once settled, unlike most ferns.

✔ Compact clumps - tidy to about 30-40cm.

✔ Textured fronds - the rasp-like touch gives it its name.

✔ Frost tolerant - hardier than its rainforest looks suggest.

🏡 How to Use Ruby Rasp Fern in Your Garden

✅ Shaded borders - the 140mm pack of ten edges a fern gully path.

✅ Under trees - colour in root-filled dry shade.

✅ Shade pots & terrariums - ruby tips at close range.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Position: Bright shade to dappled light; morning sun deepens the ruby tones.
  • Spacing: 30-40cm apart for massed ground cover.
  • Best Planting Time: Spring to autumn.
  • Watering & Care: Regular water for the first year; established clumps handle dry spells. Trim tired fronds in late winter.

❔ FAQs About Ruby Rasp Fern

Why is my fern all green?
The ruby is on new growth - a trim and a feed trigger fresh coloured fronds, and a touch more light strengthens the blush.

Is it really drought tolerant?
For a fern, remarkably - once established it survives dry shade that kills maidenhairs ten times over.

Can it take frost?
Yes, light to moderate frosts under tree cover are no problem.

Height: 0.35
Width: 0.4
Native to: Eastern Australia
Foliage type: Evergreen
Growth rate: Moderate
Light: Partial Shade Shade
Water: Moderate

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Ruby Rasp Fern - Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby'

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Ruby Rasp Fern (Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby')

Rough Ruby is the Australian fern that blushes - every new frond unfurls in glowing ruby-bronze before maturing deep green, so the clump always carries a crown of colour. Tough enough for dry shade, pretty enough for the front row.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Ruby Rasp Fern

✔ Ruby new growth - constant flushes of pink-red fronds.

✔ Hardy native fern - handles dry shade once settled, unlike most ferns.

✔ Compact clumps - tidy to about 30-40cm.

✔ Textured fronds - the rasp-like touch gives it its name.

✔ Frost tolerant - hardier than its rainforest looks suggest.

🏡 How to Use Ruby Rasp Fern in Your Garden

✅ Shaded borders - the 140mm pack of ten edges a fern gully path.

✅ Under trees - colour in root-filled dry shade.

✅ Shade pots & terrariums - ruby tips at close range.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

❔ FAQs About Ruby Rasp Fern

Why is my fern all green?
The ruby is on new growth - a trim and a feed trigger fresh coloured fronds, and a touch more light strengthens the blush.

Is it really drought tolerant?
For a fern, remarkably - once established it survives dry shade that kills maidenhairs ten times over.

Can it take frost?
Yes, light to moderate frosts under tree cover are no problem.

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