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crown fern

Blechnum discolor

Low Maintenance

Genus: Blechnum
Family: Blechnaceae

About this plant

An evergreen fern with bright green, upright, fertile fronds with paler undersides, surounded by green, arching, sterile fronds. Mature plants can develop a short trunk-like rhizome structure.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkSandy

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

For best results grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

Pruning

Generally not required but can remove dead or damaged fronds as required.

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years

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