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HARDY FERNS Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'
Commonly known as Crown fern, Dwarf Brazilian tree fern
Large fronds up to 2ft or more with new growth a striking bronze colour. Will tolerate frost to -5°C but would benefit from shelter and some winter protection
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Evergreen
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Height1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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FernUpright, trunk-like rhizomes, to 30cm (12in) tall and oblong-lance-shaped, pinnate, mid- to dark green fronds with finely toothed, linear pinnae
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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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HARDY FERNS Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSuits woodland or a shady border where there is some humidity
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originPeru, Brazil -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingMoist, humus-rich soil
Ferns - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Ferns
- ADIANTUM Ferns
- ASPLENIUM Ferns
- ATHRIUM Ferns
- BLECHNUM Ferns
- DRYOPTERIS Ferns
- MATTEUCCIA Ferns
- OSMUNDA Ferns
- POLYSTICHUM Ferns
- Tidying Deciduous Ferns for Winter
- Caring for ferns - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying Ferns - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How do ferns reproduce - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Gymnosperms and angiosperms - Video Tip ondemand_video
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