• Blechnum spicant
  • Blechnum spicant
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Blechnum spicant

Hard fern

A neat evergreen fern with rich green fronds that brings lasting texture to shady garden spaces.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Blechnum spicant
Blechnum spicant

Aspect

partial shade to full shade

Hardiness

Hardy in most UK gardens

Flowers

Evergreen

Soil

loam, clay, acidic soils

About this plant

  • Description

    A compact evergreen fern with glossy dark green fronds that form neat rosettes. Its elegant shape and year-round foliage make it a reliable choice for shaded gardens and woodland planting.

  • Why we like it

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    This elegant native fern offers dependable year-round interest with very little maintenance. Its tidy growth habit and glossy foliage work beautifully in naturalistic planting schemes and shaded containers.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Blechnum spicant
Common name
Hard fern
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flowering period
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming evergreen fern
Hardiness
Hardy in most UK gardens
Aspect
partial shade to full shade
Soil type
loam, clay, acidic soils
Moisture
moist but well-drained
Position
woodland border, shaded rockery, pot on patio

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in moist, humus-rich soil. Choose a sheltered spot in partial or full shade and improve the soil with compost or leaf mould before planting.

Care tips

Keep the soil evenly moist during dry periods and mulch annually to maintain soil richness. Avoid hot, exposed positions for best foliage quality.

Winter care

Remove any damaged or weather-worn fronds in late winter or early spring. Protect from prolonged dry winter winds and avoid waterlogged conditions.