Blechnum parrisiae

An evergreen, perennial, fern with a tufted habit which spreads by stolons. It produces short, arching fronds to around 0.6m in length.

Fronds are narrow ladder-like and pinkish in colour when young. Older fronds mature to dark green. Leaflets are narrow and rasp-like.

Planting in full sun helps to make the new growth redder. It will take moist or dry conditions.

Remove old fronds when they get tatty and die back. Mulch annually with an organic mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Each spring, apply an organic-based fertiliser such as blood and bone at a handful per square metre as new growth begins. With the help of a sharp spade, this plant can easily be divided to make new plants.

Generally trouble-free.

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