ferns for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
Price range: Contact Us
Rating: 4.8/5

Looking for lush, vibrant ferns for sale in New Zealand? Welcome to your one-stop destination for hardy, eye-catching ferns perfect for gardens, patios, or shaded indoor spaces. At our nursery, we offer a carefully curated selection of ferns, from dramatic Japanese varieties to resilient natives, all grown to thrive in our local climate. Whether you’re transforming a shady corner, designing a woodland garden, or seeking unique foliage for pots and hanging baskets, our range has something for everyone. With expert advice on choosing, planting, and caring for ferns, we make it easy to bring the beauty of these classic plants into your space.

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 as an indoor feature but equally effective in sheltered outdoor settings, it brings texture, softness, and character to shaded spaces. This elegant fern thrives in part shade with steady moisture and delivers year round greenery, making it a charming and versatile addition to NZ homes and gardens.

Buy Davallia fejeensis (Rabbits Foot Fern)

From $32.33

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Ferns

Height: 20 cm

Spread: 25 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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 $37.73

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

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Achillea, Asplenium, Bambusa, Davallia, Dicentra, Leptinella, Phlebodium, Podocarpus Potentilla and Robinia, or related Categories - Ground Fern, Groundcover Plants, Indoor Plants, Perennials, Deciduous Shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs Deciduous Trees and Evergreen Trees.

Search ferns

Why Choose Ferns for Your Garden?

Ferns are renowned for their incredible versatility and sculptural foliage. They naturally thrive in shaded, damp areas, making them exceptional choices for tricky spots where other plants may struggle. Ferns help create a calming, layered effect, softening hard landscaping and adding evergreen value year-round. Their graceful fronds are perfect for borders, underplanting trees, or as striking container plants on porches and balconies.

Many ferns also play a key role in supporting local ecosystems, providing shelter for beneficial insects and adding biodiversity to your garden. Plus, thanks to advances in breeding, there’s now a fern to suit almost every condition—from drought-tolerant groundcovers to vibrant, coloured varieties that light up any bed.

Our Top Ferns for Sale

Discover some of our most popular and distinctive ferns for sale, ideal for New Zealand gardens:

Athyrium niponicum Ursula's Red (Painted Fern Plant): Admired for its elegant, silvery fronds brushed with burgundy veins, this painted fern adds a dramatic touch to shaded beds and containers.
Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern): A robust, evergreen fern with thick, glossy fronds. Ideal for low-maintenance landscaping, it’s also a favourite in cut foliage arrangements.
Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern): This New Zealand native is treasured for producing little plantlets along its arching fronds—give it a sheltered spot and watch it multiply.
Athyrium Silver Falls (Japanese Fern Plant): With soft silver-grey foliage, this graceful variety illuminates darker garden corners and works beautifully in woodland settings.
Doodia australis (Rasp Fern): Valued for its textured, pink-to-green new growth, the rasp fern offers year-round interest and handles a range of soils and light levels.

Tips for Growing Ferns Successfully

To get the most from your ferns, plant them in humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil, ideally with some leaf litter or compost. Most ferns prefer dappled shade and consistent moisture—but once established, many can handle short dry spells. Mulch around plants to keep roots cool and fronds lush, and feed annually with an organic fertiliser or aged compost. Regularly trim away old or damaged fronds to keep clumps tidy and encourage fresh growth.

Ready to Find the Perfect Fern?

Browse our full offering of ferns for sale and discover how easy it is to transform your garden with these enduring classics. Whether you’re just starting your fern journey or expanding a themed planting, our expert team is here to help you every step of the way. Explore the links above to find your next favourite fern plant!

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.