Buy Parablechnum novae-zelandiae

Also Known As

Blechnum novae-zelandiae
Kio Kio

Plant type

fern

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $24

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Parablechnum novae-zelandiae plant details

Blechnum novae-zelandiae is a semi-evergreen fern with bronze, green and pink foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Blechnum novae-zelandiae

Plant type: fern
Plant family: blechnaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, green and pink
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Blechnum novae-zelandiae

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long, arching fronds with 20-40 pairs of oval bright green pinnae with wavy margins. New growth has a bronze orange to pink tint. Plant in afternoon to nearly full shade in moist soil. Height: 2 to 5 feet. Evergreen. Semi-stoloniferous.

By: Sebright Gardens

KioKio is a Maori name for this elegant fern from New Zealand. It is especially distinguished by a new growth blush of rusty-orange against bright light green, and its only once-divided fronds. With adequate moisture it will tolerate some sun. 2-3' tall.