Blechnum fluviatile

Blechnum fluviatile is a wonderful evergreen fern, sometimes known as ‘Star Fern’ and native to New Zealand and Tasmania where it is found in damp areas, usually near water.  The fronds are narrow and deep grean with dainty rounded leaflets.  A must have for partial to full shaded positions and ideal for plantinng amongst other ferns and shade lovers.  

Blechnum fluviatile is not fully hardy here in the UK so is perhgaps one for the very mild garden or, do pot it up to give it some winter protection from frosts and freezing conditions.