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All 6 ferns in the catalogue, alphabetical by common name. Each links to a full page with its ratings across the USDA, RHS, Canadian and Australian systems.
- Autumn fern Dryopteris erythrosora – East Asian semi-evergreen fern with new fronds emerging in copper-red and ageing through coral and salmon to glossy green. Among the most ornamentally coloured ferns and the best for warm-temperate gardens. USDA zones 5–9
- Boston fern Nephrolepis exaltata – Bushy fern with arching fronds; popular as a houseplant or sheltered patio specimen. USDA zones 9–12
- Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum – Globally widespread fern of acidic moors and open woodland. Cut fronds make exceptional potash-rich mulch and compost feedstock. USDA zones 3–9
- Japanese painted fern Athyrium niponicum var. pictum – Japanese deciduous fern with finely divided fronds in striking silver-grey, burgundy, and green tones — one of the most ornamentally coloured ferns in cultivation. Perennial Plant of the Year (USA) 2004. USDA zones 4–8
- Soft shield fern Polystichum setiferum – Evergreen British native fern with arching feathery soft-textured fronds, finely divided and gracefully curved. Among the most reliable evergreen ferns for shade gardens. USDA zones 6–9
- Tree fern Dicksonia antarctica – Slow-growing fern forming a fibrous trunk over decades. Iconic in cool temperate rainforests. USDA zones 8–10