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Blechnum discolour
A large tufted fern with a stem up to 50cm high once mature. Forms a dense crown of fronds spreading in an open cup. Upper frond surface is polished bright green, lower surface is dull whitish. They can spread by underground creeping stems, building up dense patches of solid fern. Prefers a semi-shaded site. Hardy.
Genus
Blechnum
Species
discolour
Cultivar
Common name
Crown fern
Family name
Blechnaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers moist soil / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Tolerates some frost
Indigenous / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture
Ferns
Category
Medium, 1 metre to 3 metres.
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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