Blechnum wattsii

With upright leathery foliage, Blechnum wattsii is commonly found in shaded areas along creeks  and in damp areas.

This is an easy to grow fern and makes a good ground cover plant. The new foliage is pink opening to a bronze colour before turning to a deeper green.

This is fern that requires a moist soil and a shaded position to thrive although it will grow in more open and slightly drier positions.

Care

Growing  as a terrestrial fern, Blechnum wattsii spreads naturally by creeping underground rhizomes.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Blechnum wattsii
• Common Name – Hard water Fern fern.
• Family – Blechnaceae
• Origins – Eastern Australia from Queensland to Tasmania.
• Height – Fronds will reach around 1 metre in length in good conditions.
• Spread To around .5 metres.
• Growth rate – Medium
• Position – Light shade.
• Soil – Moist
• Flowers – N/A. Plants are propagated from spores.
• Flowering Time – N/A
• Foliage – Deep green.
• Frost tolerant – Yes.
• Drought tolerant – No

Blechnum wattsii is available for sale from the following participating nurseries