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Transform your garden or indoor spaces with lush, green ferns – a timeless favourite among New Zealand gardeners. If you're searching for the perfect place to buy ferns NZ wide, you've come to the right spot. Our extensive selection features easy-care species ideal for shady borders, gorgeous container displays, or adding that special West Coast vibe to your landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, ferns offer effortless beauty, resilience, and versatility in almost any setting.

An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

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Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and ability to produce baby ferns (plantlets) along the leaf edges. Ideal for shaded gardens, underplanting, or pots, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil with protection from direct sun and wind. This fern adds a soft, tropical feel to any space and is low-maintenance, making it a favourite for both indoor and outdoor use.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Why Choose Ferns for Your New Zealand Garden

Ferns are renowned for their graceful fronds and ability to thrive in our unique climate. They bring a fresh, soothing feel to shady spots where other plants can struggle. Native varieties like Cyathea smithii (Ponga Fern) can give your backyard instant Kiwi character, while more compact options fit perfectly on patios or in apartments. Ferns are also naturally resistant to many pests and diseases, making them low-maintenance and long-lasting. From lush woodland gardens to contemporary urban spaces, ferns help create cool, tranquil retreats throughout New Zealand.

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We’ve curated an extensive range of top-quality ferns to suit every need. Looking for stunning ground covers? Check out Doodia australis (Rasp Fern) and Doodia aspera (Prickly Rasp Fern), both prized for their textured, colourful new fronds and tolerance of tricky sites. For reliable evergreen foliage indoors or out, Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern) is a classic, famed for its glossy leaves and resilience. Or add a touch of whimsy with Davallia solida (Rabbits Foot Fern), an excellent choice for hanging baskets or displaying on shelves where its furry rhizomes spill over the edge.

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To get the best results when you buy ferns NZ, plant them in cool, sheltered spots that mimic their native forest floor habitats. Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter will help keep their roots happy. Regular mulching preserves soil moisture and protects their sensitive roots, especially during dry spells. Water consistently (but don’t overdo it) and keep an eye out for signs of underwatering, such as crispy fronds. Most ferns dislike full sun, so aim for dappled light or partial shade.

If you’re keen to blend native and exotic varieties, try combining the elegant fronds of Cyathea smithii (Ponga Fern) with hardier ground covers like Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern) for stunning texture contrasts.

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