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Blechnum spican 10.5 Blechnum spicant
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
SLOW-MEDIUM GROWING
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
FULL SHADE
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Description
Enhance shaded borders, woodland spaces, or damp garden corners with the elegant Deer Fern (Blechnum spicant). This hardy British native is valued for its neat rosette of dark green fronds — the shorter, arching sterile leaves form a lush base, while taller, upright fertile fronds rise through the centre for year-round texture. Perfect for naturalistic planting or mixed fern displays, it thrives in cool, moist, shady spots. Supplied in a 10.5cm pot, this low-maintenance evergreen fern brings enduring greenery, form, and calm to the garden in every season.
– A UK woodland classic with deep green, glossy fronds.
– Short, arching sterile fronds with upright fertile ones for structure.
– Ideal for cool, moist, or woodland-style gardens.
– Hardy and dependable with minimal care required.
– Blends beautifully with other ferns and shade perennials.
Position: Partial to full shade; ideal under trees or in woodland beds.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially during dry spells.
Feeding: Apply compost or mulch annually in spring to maintain soil moisture.
Pruning: Remove damaged or old fronds in late winter before new growth appears.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; evergreen in most areas.
Q: Is Deer Fern evergreen?
A: Yes, it retains its deep green fronds throughout the year, even in winter.
Q: How tall does it grow?
A: Usually around 30–60cm tall and wide, forming a compact clump.
Q: Does it grow well in pots?
A: Yes, it performs beautifully in containers if kept moist and shaded.
Q: Is it suitable for wildlife gardens?
A: Yes, it provides natural cover for insects and supports healthy soil biodiversity.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly