Hard Fern. The native hard fern. A very pretty fern with good neat clumps of comb-like fronds. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Blechnum spicant
The native hard fern. A very pretty fern with good neat clumps of comb-like fronds.
Additional information
| Generic | Blechnum |
|---|---|
| Species | spicant |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hard Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Blechnaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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