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HARDY FERNS Blechnum tabulare
Commonly known as Mountain blechnum
Hardy dark green foliage, will form thick clumps in shaded areas
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Evergreen - oval, pinnate, dark-green sterile fronds 30-60cm (12-24in) long.
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Height - 1m (3ft) -
Spread - 60-120cm (2-4ft)
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Fern - erect rhizomes to 60cm (24in) tall. Forms a trunk after many years.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - misapplied. B. chilense -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - South Africa, Madagascar, Australia, Falkland Islands, West Indies -
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
Ferns - Care Guide
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1m (3ft)
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60-120cm (2-4ft) |
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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