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DICKSONIA antarctica
Commonly known as Man fern, Soft tree fern
This attractive architectural plant thrives in cool moist shaded woodland
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLarge, dark-green, roughly-textured fronds.
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Height6m (20ft) though very slow growing. -
Spread4m (13ft)
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FernSingle-stemmed tree fern.
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Tall Shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Partial shadeThrives in filtered sunlight.
DICKSONIA antarctica
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowPlants under 1.2m (4ft) require management for protection. See link on DICKSONIA page.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern Australia, Tasmania. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBog gardenGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf form
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingTolerates allHumus-rich.Wet or boggy soil
Dicksonia antartica - Care Guide
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6m (20ft) though very slow growing.
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4m (13ft) |
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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