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Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern)

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) is a charming NZ native fern admired for its compact form, fresh green fronds, and natural affinity for cool, moist environments. Thriving beside streams, shaded banks, and woodland gardens, it brings a soft, calming texture to low light spaces. This slow spreading fern forms neat rosettes and delivers year round greenery. Blechnum fluviatile is perfect for adding gentle structure and native character to shaded outdoor areas.

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) in a shade garden.
Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) in a native garden.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Ferns
Height:30 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
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How to grow Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) in NZ

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) grows best in full shade to part shade and prefers cool, moist, well drained soil. Plant in a sheltered spot with protection from strong wind and harsh sun. Keep the soil consistently damp, especially during establishment. Mulch generously to retain soil moisture and enrich the planting area. This fern thrives in naturalistic NZ settings such as damp woodland edges, stream sides, and shaded garden beds.

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) care tips

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) is easy to care for when provided with consistent moisture and shade. Water regularly during dry spells to prevent stress. Apply a thick mulch layer each spring to maintain moisture levels and support healthy growth. Remove old or damaged fronds as needed. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely. In colder regions, shelter newly planted ferns from heavy frost until well established.

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) size spacing and growth rate

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) typically grows fifteen to thirty centimetres tall and around thirty to forty centimetres wide. Space plants thirty to forty centimetres apart for natural groupings. Growth is moderate but steady, with the fern forming compact rosettes over time. Once established, it becomes a resilient, long lived ground fern that adds dependable structure and lush greenery to moist, shaded garden areas.

Landscaping uses for Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern)

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) is ideal for native plantings, shaded borders, fern gardens, and woodland landscapes. Its tidy form complements hostas, dwarf astelias, heucheras, and other moisture loving plants. Use it to soften shaded pathways, cluster along stream edges, or fill cool corners with natural texture. This fern brings a serene, forest like feel and integrates seamlessly into NZ native themed gardens.

Why buy Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) from The Plant Company?

Blechnum fluviatile (Creek Fern) from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure strong roots, healthy fronds, and reliable establishment in NZ conditions. Each plant is selected for its vigour and long term performance. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and offers expert guidance to support your planting success. Choosing this fern guarantees premium quality stock that enhances shaded areas with enduring native charm.

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