Blechnum niponicum
Near horizontal rosette of sterile, evergreen, leathery, stiff dark green fronds. New fronds unfurl with hints of pink, red and orange especially around the frond edges and tips. Fertile, decidious, upright spikes form from the center of the fern in summer and autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Blechnaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Blechnum are mostly evergreen ferns with erect or creeping rhizomes and simply pinnate, leathery fronds, the fertile ones usually erect, the sterile often spreading
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist yet well drained soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
Propagation
Propogate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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