Botanical Name: Common Names:
Blechnum penna marina Alpine Water Fern, Antartic Hard Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Spreading, Upright
Description:
Attractive fern with broad pale green fronds. Very effective when multi-planted, even as an under-story plant beneath shady trees. Adds a tropical feel to a protected garden, patio tub or sheltered garden position. Grows approx 20cm H x 1.5m W. Syn. Austroblechnum penna-marina.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Blechnaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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