Blechnum brasiliense
'Volcano'
Volcano blechnum
Family |
Blechnaceae |
Genus |
Blechnum |
Species |
brasiliense |
Cultivar |
'Volcano' |
Category |
Ferns |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a or greater |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 34 |
Height |
1 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
0.5 - 1 m |
Landscape |
Ornamental plant, ideal for cut flower production, screen and windbreak. |
Cultivation |
Grow in part to full shade, in moist, well to poorly-drained, acidic to neutral soil. |
Shape |
Columnar upright. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by spores in summer or propagate by division. |