Hardy Garden Dwarf Patio Tree Fern Plant Blechnum Volcano with Colour Changing Leaves, Supplied as 1 x 9cm Blechnum Volcano (Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern) Pot by Thompson & Morgan

• The dwarf Brazilian tree fern is an excellent alternative for Dicksonia tree ferns which can be too large and expensive.
• This hardy perennial fern will form a small trunk over time, maturing at around 30cm tall in 10 years.
• A compact fern, it is a relative of the native Deer Fern and despite its tropical origins will do well in almost any UK garden, surviving in temperatures as low as -5C (23F).
• Young fronds unfurl in shades of bronze before transforming to a shiny green as they open fully.

Blechnum brasiliensis ‘Volcano’ plants are compact, making them an ideal choice for growing in patio pots. Giant fronds up to 70cm (28”) tall are produced by this relative of our native Deer Fern, providing an exotic feel in your home or garden. This cheaper, smaller alternative to Dicksonia tree ferns has only been recently introduced to the UK but is already proving to be a big hit with home gardeners. The young fronds are coloured in fantastic volcanic bronze shades as they first unfurl, before transforming into a wonderful shiny green hue as they open. This dwarf fern thrives in low light levels and is hardy enough for most UK gardens as it tolerates temperatures down to -5C (23F), although it does benefit from a sheltered spot with some winter protection. Blechnum brasiliensis should be grown in a moist, acid soil that is also humus rich. These ferns are hardy enough for the majority of UK gardens, withstanding temperatures down to -5C (23F). Fronds should be misted regularly to ensure high humidity is maintained; they may scorch in a dry atmosphere. Your Brazilian Tree Fern should be freely watered during its growth periods and watered moderately over the winter months. It will thrive if planted in a sheltered spot with some winter protection Position: dappled shade, shade Height: 120cm (47”) Spread: 120cm (47”) Supplied in a 9cm pot Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from 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).