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Beginner
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1m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Blechnum chilense
Other names: Chilean hard fern , Blechnum cordatum, Blechnum magellanicum
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Genus: Blechnum
Species: B. chilense - B. chilense is a large, evergreen fern with green, leathery, arching fronds and brown, scaly stalks.
Blechnum chilense is: Evergreen
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Blechnum chilense (Chilean hard fern ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in acidic soil that is moist and humis rich. Prefers shade to part shade sites.Water freely during growing season.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) |
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