Native to coastal parts of Australia, Dicksonia antarctica is a magnificent, slow-growing, evergreen tree-fern (deciduous in colder areas) and one of the easiest to grow. The brown, fibrous ‘stem’ slowly grows taller, crowned by a rosette of beautiful, glossy, deep green fronds up to three metres long – a wonderfully architectural plant. Winter protection essential in all but the mildest areas – wrap the top of the ‘stem’ in fleece and protect the growing point in the crown with straw or similar insulation, and if pot-grown, bring inside or insulate the pot. Water the stem in hot weather; do not water the crown in winter.
Site: Sheltered, sheltered coastal
Soils: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil
Position: Partial shade or dappled shade
Season of interest: Most of the year
Hardiness: Frost-hardy
Height to 13’ (4m) Spread to 13’ (4m)
Native to coastal parts of Australia, Dicksonia antarctica is a magnificent, slow-growing, evergreen tree-fern (deciduous in colder areas) and one of the easiest to grow. The brown, fibrous ‘stem’ slowly grows taller, crowned by a rosette of beautiful, glossy, deep green fronds up to three metres long – a wonderfully architectural plant. Winter protection essential in all but the mildest areas – wrap the top of the ‘stem’ in fleece and protect the growing point in the crown with straw or similar insulation, and if pot-grown, bring inside or insulate the pot. Water the stem in hot weather; do not water the crown in winter. Site: Sheltered, sheltered coastal Soils: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil Position: Partial shade or dappled shade Season of interest: Most of the year Hardiness: Frost-hardy Height to 13’ (4m) Spread to 13’ (4m)
Patio Planter 53cm Window Box Wicker Position: Position planter outside in full natural light.When planted with summer bedding protect from frost. Plant care: Remove dead flower heads regularly to encourage new growth and blooms. Water/Feeding: Water the planter regularly and more frequently in hot or windy conditions.Feed on a regular basis with liquid fertilizer.
40cm Window Box Position: Avoid full sun or deep shade. Plant care: Remove dead flower heads regularly to encourage new growth and blooms. Water/Feeding: Water the planter regularly and more frequently in hot or windy conditions.Feed on a regular basis with liquid fertilizer.