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Looking to transform your home or garden on a budget? Discover the perfect selection of cheap ferns for sale in New Zealand. Whether you’re designing a shady corner, adding flair to your indoor spaces, or creating texture in your outdoor garden, ferns are an affordable and easy-care solution. Our nursery offers a diverse range of lush and hardy ferns, renowned for their simplicity and graceful aesthetics. With our collection, it’s never been simpler—or more budget-friendly—to bring verdant beauty into your spaces.

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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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Davallia fejeensis fern.

Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia fejeensis is a distinctive fern admired for its finely cut fronds and furry rhizomes that cascade beautifully over pots and ledges. Popular...

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Robinia Frisia

Robinia Frisia, commonly known as the Golden Robinia, features fern-like foliage that emerges light yellow-green in spring, ages to become...

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Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and...

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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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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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Potentilla Peaches and Cream

Potentilla Peaches and Cream is a lovely shrub that is grown for its masses of pretty flowers. Single, peach coloured flowers coat the plant from...

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Achillea 'Anthea' yellow flowers.

Achillea Anthea

Achillea Anthea is a variety of commonly known, Yarrow or Milfoil, and is grown for its elegant sprays of umbrella shaped, lemon-yellow flowers. The...

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Bambusa Golden Goddess

Bambusa multiplex Golden Goddess is a variety of Bamboo grown for its colourful, golden stems and graceful, dark green, fern-like foliage. It...

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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Why Choose Cheap Ferns?

Ferns are valued for their elegant, feathery fronds and low-maintenance requirements. Affordable ferns are ideal for novices and seasoned gardeners alike. By purchasing cheap ferns for sale, you can easily fill larger landscape areas or outdoor beds without stretching your budget. Ferns excel not only in shady garden borders but also as striking indoor plants that purify the air and add natural charm to your interior décor.

Popular Varieties at Affordable Prices

Explore our top picks for cheap ferns for sale, each selected for resilience, distinctive foliage, and great value.

Ferns for Every Landscape

Many varieties thrive in shady borders, beneath established trees, or even in low-light interiors. For something a little different, consider the Doodia australis (Rasp Fern). This kiwi favourite has tough, spiky fronds and is perfect for adding texture while being forgiving on the budget.

If you’re interested in structural greenery for screens or hedging, the Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) is a low-cost solution suitable for both container planting and garden windbreaks. While not a true fern, its fine, fern-like foliage helps create a lush, well-established look.

Tips for Growing Cheap Ferns

Getting started with cheap ferns for sale is simple. Most ferns thrive in filtered shade and consistently moist but well-drained soil. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and water regularly during dry spells. Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser during spring and autumn to keep ferns thriving all year round. Minimal pruning—just trimming any damaged fronds—keeps them looking fresh and tidy.

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With our affordable, diverse selection of ferns, there’s no need to compromise on quality or style. Browse our range to find the best cheap ferns for sale that will suit your space, whether you’re brightening your lounge, greening your patio, or creating a shaded oasis in your garden. Shop today and enjoy vibrant, easy-care ferns delivered to your door.


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