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Are you searching for the best place to buy ferns online in New Zealand? Look no further! Our nursery offers a stunning selection of ferns for home gardens, indoor spaces, and landscaping projects — all available for easy online ordering, direct from trusted growers. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding plant enthusiast, ferns are a versatile and hardy choice to transform shady corners or add lush texture to your plant collection. Buying ferns online lets you browse our curated range, discover unique varieties, and get expert advice delivered to your door.

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.

Buy Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

From $26.15

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

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.

Buy Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

From $38.57

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

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

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Why Buy Ferns Online?

Shopping for ferns online saves you time and guarantees fresh, healthy plants shipped straight from our nursery. Unlike big box stores, we specialise in fern varieties suited to New Zealand’s conditions, so you can trust their performance in your garden. Our plants are carefully packed and delivered, ensuring they arrive happy and ready to thrive. With detailed care guides, secure checkout, and dedicated customer service, buying ferns online has never been easier.

Fern Varieties Available Online

We offer a wide range of ferns perfect for every garden and indoor space:

Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern): Known for its durability and lush, evergreen foliage, this classic fern thrives both indoors and out, making it a favourite for floristry and shady beds.
Athyrium niponicum Ursula's Red (Painted Fern Plant): Bring a splash of colour to your garden with its striking silver and burgundy tones, ideal for shaded borders or woodland plantings.
Athyrium Silver Falls (Japanese Fern Plant): This elegant fern offers beautiful, silvery fronds that brighten shady spots and pair well with hostas, hellebores, or other shade-loving plants.
Athyrium otophorum (Aathyrium Japanese Painted Fern): With its soft, feathery leaves and subtle colouration, this unique painted fern adds texture and style to containers and garden beds.
Doodia australis (Rasp Fern): Native to New Zealand, the Rasp Fern features interesting, toothed foliage and is perfect for adding native flair to your landscape.

Perfect Places to Grow Ferns

Ferns thrive in moist, shaded areas, making them ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, and low-light indoor spaces. They’re also excellent for creating lush, layered plantings beneath trees or in sheltered courtyards. If you want to buy ferns online, consider their placement: most prefer humus-rich, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering, especially during dry spells.

How to Choose Ferns for Your Garden

When you buy ferns online, think about your space’s light, moisture, and temperature levels. Our selection includes ferns for every microclimate, from hardy outdoor varieties like Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern) to colourful options perfect for decorative containers, such as Athyrium niponicum Ursula's Red (Painted Fern Plant). Need something native? Doodia australis (Rasp Fern) is well-suited to New Zealand gardens.

Order Ferns Online with Confidence

Browse our full selection and buy ferns online for fast, reliable delivery and expert support. Whether you’re creating a lush indoor haven or a vibrant shade garden, our nursery is your go-to source for healthy, hand-picked ferns ready to flourish in your New Zealand home.

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