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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.

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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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
An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

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...

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Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio) ferns with lush, green fronds.

Blechnum novae-zelandiae

Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio) is a bold and dramatic NZ native fern known for its long, arching fronds and strong presence in shaded garden...

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Blechnum discolor (Crown Ferns) in a native garden.

Blechnum discolor

Blechnum discolor (Crown Fern) is a hardy NZ native fern admired for its upright fronds, tidy crown forming habit, and lush evergreen presence. It...

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Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus Maki, commonly known as Shrubby Yew Tree, Chinese Podocarpus, or Shrubby Podocarpus, produces dense, dark green leaves, with...

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Leptospermum Red Falls

Leptospermum Red Falls, also known as Leptospermum scoparium Red Falls, is a low-growing New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its vibrant red...

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Cherry Compact Stella

'Compact Stella' is a popular cherry variety that produces good yields of large, dark red fruit in early summer. The flesh is light red, soft, and...

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Clivia miniata (Natal Lily)

Clivia miniata is a striking perennial known for its vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green strap-like leaves. Perfect for shade...

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Leptospermum Pink Cascade

Leptospermum Pink Cascade is a low-growing, spreading New Zealand native shrub renowned for its vibrant pink flowers and arching growth habit. This...

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Naturally Neem Insecticide

Neem insecticide is a powerful, natural solution to protect your garden from common pests while being safe for beneficial insects and the...

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PB3 Planter Bags (Grow Bags Online)

These PB3 planter bags are 80 microns thick and hold 1.8 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for handling...

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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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:

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.

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