Fern
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PAGE 1 ALL aka Hen and Chicken Fern This NZ native Fern makes a striking cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees and is useful to plant with Hostas carrying on the interest after the Hostas have died down. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost.
Asplenium Bulbiferum Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $21.99 Asplenium Bulbiferum Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Asplenium Bulbiferum Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Hen and Chicken Fern Native. A selected form of the 'Hen and Chicken' Fern that has luxuriant thick and shiny green fronds. Makes a striking ground cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost. Evergreen.
Asplenium Maori Princess Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of Winter, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
aka Crown Fern or Pui-Pui Native Fern. This fern earned its name from the attractive crown of bright green radiating fronds. The fronds are long, narrow and segmented and form a rosette. Gradually spreads. Loves moisture and shade with protection from harsh frost. Perennial.
Blechnum Discolour (Crown Fern) Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Kiokio, Gully Fern A hardy popular fern that will grow in deep shade or in a more open site. New growth has red tones. Great for erosion control on banks as it has a good root system and if fast growing.
Blechnum Novae Zealandiae Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Crown Fern Native Fern. This fern also known as the dwarf tree fern as it develops a short trunk when mature. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Likes a warm shady spot in the garden with moist free draining soil.
Blechnum Silver Lady Current Stock Height: 30/35 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 Blechnum Silver Lady Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.
Cyathea Dealbata Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $32.99 Cyathea Dealbata Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Soft Tree Fern or Katote Native. Soft and delicate looking fronds spread horizontally from the crown reaching 2-2.5m in length. The trunk is covered in chestnut coloured scales. Plant in a sheltered position in moist humus rich soil. Water during dry spells. Evergreen Cyathea Smithii Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Cyathea Smithii Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Brown Punga Native. This is the most common tree fern found in forests throughout New Zealand. It is a medium sized tree fern., fastest growing and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fronds are harsh to touch and are dark green above and paler on the underside. Water well. Evergreen. Dicksonia Squarrosa - Brown Ponga Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $34.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 30cm
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 50cm.jpg "Blechnum Discolour (Crown Fern)")
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x spreads
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 70cm
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!
Mature Size (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 5m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 0.2m
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