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Blechnum novae-zealandiae


Blechnum novae-zealandiae

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Clump forming low growing fern with a distinctive shuttlecock upright crown. Forms a dense crown of broad lush fronds. Frond surface can be mid green but usually dark green, sometimes a dull red. Abundant throughout New Zealand. Easy to grow. Prefers a semi-shaded site, with a little filtered sunlight. Tolerates poor soil. Hardy.

 
Genus
Blechnum
Species   novae-zealandiae
Cultivar  

Common name
Kio Kio

Family name
Blechnaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Grows in part or full shade. / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Indigenous / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture

Ferns

Category
Small, under 1 metre high.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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