{"product_id":"fern-ostrich","title":"Fern 'Ostrich'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris - Deciduous. Outermost sterile fronds surround denser dark brown fertile fronds. Fiddleheads can be eaten. Excellent when planted near water. Native. They have relatively shallow roots and grows at a slow rate. \u003cspan\u003ePrune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week whether is rains or not. Plant at least 2 feet from any foundation. Always plant ferns in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZone 1. 45cm W x 100cm H. Upright Arching. Green foliage. Part sun to full shade. Moist and acidic soil. 1Gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer resistant. Does not attract pollinators but provides protection for small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"A.V.K. Nursery Holdings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44624400023746,"sku":"ZMATST0001G","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3452\/8962\/files\/download_6_c4047b32-c19d-4ded-8961-71e4ff5cf637.jpg?v=1719945000","url":"https:\/\/laportesnursery.ca\/products\/fern-ostrich","provider":"Laporte's Nursery \u0026 Greenhouses Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}