Fern Blechnum penna-marina subsp alpina Tas species
$20.00
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld. Tasmanian provenance.
Small clumping fern 20-30cm height. Width 30-50cm. Perennial. Growth rate medium. Use for ferneries, pots, rockeries, ponds. All soils with reasonable drainage. Fertilise with blood and bone or manure. Part shade to heavy shade (will just tolerate full sun). Moderately frost hardy. Will recover from damage from severe frosts. Keep moist but will survive dry periods.
Features: Ideal for gaps between rocks. Good border in ferneries. Can be brought indoors for short periods.
Sold in packets of 1000 spore.
Description
| Form: |
Mat forming |
| Type: |
Spreading evergreen fern |
| Height (typical): |
0.1m |
| Width (typical): |
As wide as space allows |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Ferneries, pots, rockeries, ponds |
| Soil type: |
All soils with reasonable drainage |
|
Fertilize with blood & bone or manure |
| Position: |
Part shade to heavy shade (will just |
|
tolerate full sun) |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Keep moist but will survive dry periods |
| Pruning: |
Not required |
|
Lift & divide every few years |
|
Ideal for gaps between rocks |
