Blechnum spicant flowering almost metallic felt of scales

almost metallic felt of scales on the croziers and stem that makes this such a collector's plant

Hybrid seedlings of forgetti x luxurians

and requires infrequent watering

humid conditions and makes a fascinating choice for collectors looking for something special

Blechnum spicant flowering almost metallic felt of scalesBlechnum spicant, the deer fern or hard fern, is one of our most handsome native ferns and a natural fit for a Hardy Exotics planting with a wild, woodland feel. It forms neat rosettes of leathery, deep green fronds and carries a striking party trick: it produces two distinct frond types. Spreading, ladder like sterile fronds lie close to the ground, while taller, narrower fertile fronds rise stiffly from the centre, giving the clump real