Thompson & Morgan Fern Dicksonia Antartica 9Cm Potted Plant X 3

Feast your eyes on the extraordinary Australian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica! This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is a showstopper for shaded, sheltered gardens. From its thick central crown, finely cut fronds unfurl gracefully to lengths of up to 1. 5m (5ft), creating a lush, tropical effect in woodland-style borders or damp corners of the garden. A native of Australia, this slow-growing species develops only around 3cm of trunk per year, eventually reaching up to 4m (13ft) in height. Well suited to the UKs mild and wet climate, it thrives in reliably moist, humus-rich soil with dappled or semi-shade. Dicksonia antarctica is hardy to around -5°C (23°F), though winter protection is advised in colder regions. How to Grow: Plant in a sheltered, shaded spot in moist, fertile, slightly acidic soil, or in a large container of humus-rich compost. In warm weather, water the entire trunk daily and mist the crown to replicate its native humid environment. Begin feeding with liquid fertilise