Long, finely cut fronds up to 1.5m add dramatic flair to shaded areas.

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its exceptional qualities.

Slow-growing, with just 3cm of trunk growth per year, reaching a height of around 4m.

Hardy to around -5°C, making it suitable for UK gardens.

Description

Feast your eyes on the extraordinary RHS AGM Australian Tree Fern! This stunning perennial boasts long, finely cut fronds of up to 1.5m, creating a magical display that adds drama to any garden. Native to Australia, the Dicksonia antarctica thrives in the relatively mild, wet climate of the UK, making it a perfect addition to shaded areas. With its slow growth rate, it forms just 3cm of trunk per year, ultimately reaching a height of around 4m, ensuring it remains a captivating focal point for years to come. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this tree fern is a testament to its exceptional qualities and ability to enhance any landscape. Whether planted in woodland areas, exotic borders, or as a striking specimen plant, the Australian Tree Fern is sure to impress with its unique beauty and resilience.

Supplied as 1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant.

How to Grow:

Light: Plant in dappled or semi-shade, ideally in a woodland situation.

Temperature: Hardy to -5°C, but protect during particularly cold winters by insulating the crown and stem with straw and horticultural fleece.

Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil; water the trunk daily during hot weather.

Feeding: Apply liquid fertiliser from the second year after planting, spraying it onto the crown and stem regularly.

Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied