1.5ft Hardy Tree Fern | Dicksonia antarctica
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- A captivating, ancient plant with large, arching fronds and a distinctive fuzzy brown trunk.
- This living fossil dates back to the Jurassic period, adding a touch of prehistoric drama to your garden.
- Thrives in full or partial shade, making it perfect for gardens with limited sunlight.
- As an evergreen, it provides fantastic foliage and visual interest all year round.
- Ideal for the wet, temperate climates found in the UK, it loves consistently moist soil.
- Honoured with the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and performance.
- Fun Fact: The 'trunk' is not wood but a mass of aerial roots that transport water and nutrients.
- Species: Dicksonia
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Easy to grow, RHS Award of Garden Merit, Evergreen
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Planting Time: May, June, July, August, September
- Position: Partial shade to full shade
- Eventual Spread: Spreads approximately two to three metres.
- Habit: A trunk-like clump (or log) from which fern fronds grow.
- Hardiness: H3 - Hardy down to -5°C. While one of the hardier tree ferns, Dicksonia antarctica will benefit from having its crown wrapped in straw throughout winter to protect it from the worst of the cold.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
- Soil Type: Tree ferns appreciate consistently moist soil, so make sure not to let your plant dry out.
- Pruning: Little to no pruning needed. Trim away dead, damaged or diseased branches and leaves as necessary.
- Plant between May and September in a sheltered spot in partial or full shade.
- Ideal for beds and borders, it thrives in any moist, well-drained soil. It is crucial not to let the plant dry out.
- Water generously, pouring water directly into the crown (the top of the trunk) as well as around the base.
- In winter, protect the crown from frost by wrapping it with straw or horticultural fleece.
- No regular pruning is required; simply remove old, damaged fronds as needed to keep the plant tidy.
- Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants such as hostas and heucheras.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 45cm
- Supplied As: 1.5ft Log
Highlights
- A captivating, ancient plant with large, arching fronds and a distinctive fuzzy brown trunk.
- This living fossil dates back to the Jurassic period, adding a touch of prehistoric drama to your garden.
- Thrives in full or partial shade, making it perfect for gardens with limited sunlight.
- As an evergreen, it provides fantastic foliage and visual interest all year round.
- Ideal for the wet, temperate climates found in the UK, it loves consistently moist soil.
- Honoured with the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and performance.
- Fun Fact: The 'trunk' is not wood but a mass of aerial roots that transport water and nutrients.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Dicksonia
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Easy to grow, RHS Award of Garden Merit, Evergreen
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Planting Time: May, June, July, August, September
- Position: Partial shade to full shade
- Eventual Spread: Spreads approximately two to three metres.
- Habit: A trunk-like clump (or log) from which fern fronds grow.
- Hardiness: H3 - Hardy down to -5°C. While one of the hardier tree ferns, Dicksonia antarctica will benefit from having its crown wrapped in straw throughout winter to protect it from the worst of the cold.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
- Soil Type: Tree ferns appreciate consistently moist soil, so make sure not to let your plant dry out.
- Pruning: Little to no pruning needed. Trim away dead, damaged or diseased branches and leaves as necessary.
Planting & Care
- Plant between May and September in a sheltered spot in partial or full shade.
- Ideal for beds and borders, it thrives in any moist, well-drained soil. It is crucial not to let the plant dry out.
- Water generously, pouring water directly into the crown (the top of the trunk) as well as around the base.
- In winter, protect the crown from frost by wrapping it with straw or horticultural fleece.
- No regular pruning is required; simply remove old, damaged fronds as needed to keep the plant tidy.
- Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants such as hostas and heucheras.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 45cm
- Supplied As: 1.5ft Log
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