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Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant
A distinctive and elegant fern with good neat clumps of comb-like fronds. The native hard fern is called the hard fern because, unlike most ferns which have very soft delicate foliage, this one has tough leathery leaves. The evergreen glossy older leaves form a loose rosette around the more upright central leaves.
Position:
Tolerates Full Shade
Soil:
Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
Flower Colour:
Other Features:
Distinctive ladder shaped leaves
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Deer Ferns can be grown in difficult situations such as under evergreen trees or in deep shade.Water thoroughly before planting.
Eventual Height: 40cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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Approx Pot Size |
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Price |
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1.5 litre pot |
20-25cm |
£5.45 |
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