large ferns for sale

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Discover the beauty and drama that large ferns can bring to your New Zealand garden or indoor space. With their lush foliage and impressive size, large ferns are the ultimate choice for creating shady retreats, adding structure to woodland gardens, or transforming your outdoor living area into a green sanctuary. If you’re searching for large ferns for sale, you’ll find exceptional species in our range—each chosen for bold form, reliability, and local suitability.

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 Choose Large Ferns?

Large ferns are prized for their architectural fronds and the sense of peace they bring to any landscape. Whether you’re seeking an elegant focal point for a shady courtyard or a lush backdrop for native plantings, these giants thrive in New Zealand’s climate. They tolerate cool, moist conditions and reward even minimal care with year-round greenery.

If you’re keen on planting a dramatic specimen, the Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Fern) is an iconic option. This magnificent native fern is renowned for its massive fronds and striking black trunk, making it ideal for larger gardens where you want height and lushness. The Black Tree Fern is perfect for establishing an instant forest atmosphere.

Our Range of Large Ferns for Sale

We stock a curated selection of large ferns for sale, ranging from robust native species to striking exotics. For those wanting to soften hard landscaping, or create a shady oasis, our ferns are ready to transform your space. Among our favourites:

Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Fern) – The classic choice for size and impact. It can reach several metres when mature, providing dappled shade and a true rainforest feel.
Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern) – Known for its delicate, lacy foliage and upright stance, this giant maidenhair makes a stunning contrast with other broadleaf ferns.
Asplenium australasicum (Birds Nest Fern) – Admired for its glossy, strappy leaves, this fern forms an impressive rosette that’s both bold and low-maintenance.

Looking for something striking in a smaller space or shade garden border? You’ll also find choice exotics such as Athyrium Silver Falls (Japanese Fern Plant) and Athyrium niponicum Ursula's Red (Painted Fern Plant), both featuring beautiful frond colour and texture.

Where to Plant Large Ferns

Large ferns are perfect for shaded or semi-shaded borders, under mature trees, or near water features where their graceful fronds thrive in moist air. They’re also an excellent choice for indoor atriums and large pots, where their size and form can be truly appreciated. In New Zealand’s climate, most large ferns appreciate shelter from harsh winds and regular mulching.

Explore our full range of large ferns for sale and let these majestic plants bring structure and tranquillity to your home or garden. We offer healthy, nursery-grown specimens ready for planting this season. If you have any questions about care or landscape design using ferns, our team is always happy to help you choose the right fern for your space.

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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.

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