maidenhair fern outdoors nz
Searching for the perfect way to grow maidenhair fern outdoors in NZ? You’re not alone. Maidenhair ferns, with their delicate green fronds and graceful appearance, are a firm favourite in New Zealand gardens. While these ferns are famously particular indoors, with the right location and care, they can also thrive outdoors in the mild, shaded corners of your garden. On this page, you'll discover everything you need to know about growing maidenhair fern outdoors in NZ conditions, from choosing the right species to practical tips for planting, watering, and ongoing maintenance.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its form, foliage, and rich autumn colours. It produces distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 12 m in height and 7 m in width, with an upright, rounded habit. Ginkgo biloba is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, planted around water features such as ponds and streams, or used for bonsai.
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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.
