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Blechnum montanum

Blechnum montanum

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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montanum, Dunedin-Cass blechnum, Mountain kiokio, Mountain blechnum

Blechnum montanum, commonly known as Mountain Kiokio, this NZ native fern is often found growing abundantly in cold and wet, alpine conditions. It features cascading fronds that typically reach 30 cm in length. Young fronds often have pink-red tones which age to light green, and darken further as they mature. Blechnum montanum is commonly used as a groundcover in shaded areas due to its ability to colonise an area reasonably quickly, or included in woodland gardens.

Blechnum montanum is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Ferns
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Woodland
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	montanum, Dunedin-Cass blechnum, Mountain kiokio, Mountain blechnum

Blechnum montanum Details

Blechnum montanum, commonly known as Mountain Kiokio, this NZ native fern is often found growing abundantly in cold and wet, alpine conditions. It features cascading fronds that typically reach 30 cm in length. Young fronds often have pink-red tones which age to light green, and darken further as they mature. This fern grows best in partial shade on a sheltered site that does not dry out. Blechnum montanum is commonly used as a groundcover in shaded areas due to its ability to colonise an area reasonably quickly, or included in woodland gardens.