Origin : New Zealand
Common Name : Crown Fern Maori Name: Piupiu
Hardy scale : Hardy to around -4 Celsius for only short periods
Lovely evergreen fern that is best suited to damp but well-drained, sheltered spot. It will cope with a wide range of conditions, including dry, frosts, and full sun to shade. It will form a small trunk in time up to about 1 foot /30cm. Sends up new rhizomes to form a nice clump. Not unlike Blechnum nudum with light green, pinnatifid fronds. The main physical difference to Blechnum nudum is the crimped effect on the pinnae.
Fairly hardy but would need some protection from the cold where temperatures dip below -4 Celsius for a period of time. The larger trunked specimens are more prone to the cold and probably need some protection to ensure survival during the depths of winter.
Prices for Blechnum discolor:
| Size | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 2 litre pots | € 15.00 | available Spring 2011 |
