Blechnum brasiliense Volcano
Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern
A new UK selected form of the Brazilian tree Fern shortlisted for the top 20 new plants at RHS Chelsea 2015 Bright red new fronds emerge in spring ageing to bronze then green. Suitable for growing in containers.Protect from frost .
Contributed by @neilalcock
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Full sun to deep shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern
Latin name
Blechnum brasiliense Volcano
type
Fern
family
Blechnaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.3 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to deep shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.70 M
0.70 M
Blechnum brasiliense Volcano
A new UK selected form of the Brazilian tree Fern shortlisted for the top 20 new plants at RHS Chelsea 2015 Bright red new fronds emerge in spring ageing to bronze then green. Suitable for growing in containers.Protect from frost .
Planting Season
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Plant container grown plants in moisture retentive soil.
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