Blechnum Spicant 2 Litre Pot

Blechnum spicant

Evergreen Hard Fern for Shade and Woodland Gardens

Blechnum spicant, commonly known as the Hard Fern, is a low-maintenance evergreen fern with graceful, arching fronds that form tidy clumps. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, it brings year-round texture, structure, and deep green foliage to any landscape.

Key Features

• Height & Spread: 30–50cm

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen fronds

• Form: Clumping, arching, tidy habit

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Perfect For

• Shaded or woodland gardens

• Borders, groundcover, and underplanting beneath trees

• Moist, well-drained areas

• Low-maintenance landscaping with evergreen structure

Growing & Care

• Position: Shade to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment

• Maintenance: Minimal; remove old fronds in late winter if desired

Tip: Combine with hostas, heuchera, or ferns for layered texture and colour contrast in shaded areas.

Why Choose Blechnum spicant?

• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and versatile

• Perfect for shady or woodland-style plantings

• Adds texture and structure to borders and underplantings

Blechnum Spicant 2 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.