Blechnum spicant - Hard Fern
Blechnum spicant - Hard Fern
Blechnum spicant - Hard Fern
Blechnum spicant - Hard Fern
Blechnum spicant - Hard Fern
Blechnum spicant
Hard Fern, Deer Fern
She did not recover. Thierry
thierry villard, 03/11/2024
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Description
Blechnum spicant, sometimes called Blechne, is a particularly hardy fern that is not widely used in gardens, but fairly common in our leafy undergrowth, where it is sometimes encountered by chance during a walk. It forms a small rosette of dark green, evergreen, tough and very distinct sterile fronds, radiating from its centre. Its uniqueness comes from its large deciduous fertile fronds of a different appearance, emerging in summer from the heart of the plant, like an upright bouquet. It often takes refuge in a sheltered hollow of dripping rocks, although it tolerates full sun where moisture is constant. In the garden, it will be happily planted on a shaded slope, in a non-calcareous soil, or among rocks in a cool and shady corner of the rockery.
Blechnum spicant is a plant of the family Blechnaceae, widespread in many temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in Europe, northern Asia, and western North America. Its natural habitat consists mainly of woods and wet places, on non-calcareous siliceous soil. It is present throughout French territory, including Corsica.
This curious and pretty fern, anchored on a scaly rhizome, first forms a loose cushion of tough, narrow sterile fronds, divided into 2 rows of elongated pinnae, dark green in colour. This rosette will not exceed 20 to 30cm (8 to 12in) in height, with a span of 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in). Then, in summer, the tall fertile fronds appear in the centre of the clump, resembling fish spines. They have a bronze-green colour, with pinnae so narrow that the fronds appear laciniate. They disappear in autumn.
Less common than other species such as male and female ferns, this pretty pectinate fern prefers the well-drained soil of slopes bordering leafy undergrowth, or sunny areas where water constantly trickles. It will easily settle on a shaded slope, in a non-calcareous soil, or near a water source, along with Rodgersia, Petasites, and silver candle, its base adorned with 'Cameleon' Houttuynia cordata. It is also a very romantic plant, perfect for filling the surroundings of a small waterfall or the mossy remains of a masonry structure, nestled in the crevices of the stones.
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Blechnum
spicant
Blechnaceae
Hard Fern, Deer Fern
Western Europe
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.