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Small Kiokio (Parablechnum procerum)
A good ground-cover fern, slowly spreading by rhizome to form a good patch over time. Often distinguished by its bronze-orange coloured fronds. Very adaptable to a wide range of situations from out in the open to a shady southern bank. Add plenty of organic matter to the soil. Does best under medium shade.
Hardy.
Frond length = 40-60cm.
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Shining Spleenwort (Asplenium oblongifolium)
A regular and dramatic feature in our lowland native forest. A very adaptable fern that will grow under trees in a drier spot. Its beautiful fresh glossy fronds combined with its arching habit help make this fern a strong contender for your landscape.
Erect rhizome. Filtered light. Add humus to soil. Good in container. Hardy.
Frond length = 30-120cm.
Little Hard-Fern (Austroblechnum penna-marina)
This accommodating fern will thrive in most places. It is found from coast to mountains, sun to shade. Its creeping rhizomes soon create a useful ground cover. With these hardy attributes and its bright rosy pink new growth, it can always find a place in the landscape.
Hardy.
Frond lenth - 5-30cm.
Makaka Fern (Adiantum aethiopicum)
A very adaptable and cold hardy little fern. Given a position to its liking, with dappled light and well-drained soil, it will soon form a large clump with its creeping rhizome. Particularly suitable for pots and hanging baskets. It tolerates a range of soils, but does best in a lighter soil.
Indoor or out.
Hardy. Frond length = 20-30cm.
Prickly Shield Fern (Polystichum vestitum)
This very hardy and adaptable ground fern is a feature in many parts of NZ. Forms a small trunk and is noted for its strong flush of new fronds in the spring. Will grown from shade to full sun. Likes plenty of humus added to soil.
Hardy.
Front length = 50-120cm.