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Are your plants suitable for beginners?

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What are plug plants?

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Are plug plants “garden ready” when they arrive?

They're young plants, so they may need potting on and a short period of growing-on. Once roots strengthen and the plant is actively growing, it's ready to plant out after hardening off.

Dicksonia antarctica (Soft Tree Fern) – 5 Pack | Classic Jungle Garden Fern- FREE P&P

Dicksonia antarctica, the Soft Tree Fern, is the best‑known and most reliable of all tree ferns. Supplied here as a 5 pack, it produces finely divided, bright emerald‑green fronds that arch gracefully from furry reddish‑brown young growth, creating an unmistakable jungle feel.

Why Choose Dicksonia antarctica?

A deservedly popular classic, Dicksonia antarctica is prized for its elegance, resilience, and timeless beauty. As the plant matures, it gradually develops a tactile reddish‑brown trunk, adding year‑round structure and architectural interest to the garden.

Native to Tasmania and eastern Australia, this tree fern thrives in humid, sheltered conditions and performs best in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded courtyards, and lush jungle‑style planting schemes.

This 5‑pack is perfect for creating a cohesive tropical display or establishing a fern feature planting.

Jumbo Plug:	- Approx 5 cm
Position:	- Prefers partial shade
Soil:	- Moist and well-draining soil
Height x Spread:	- 150 cm x 150 cm
Flowering:	- Leaf Interest
Hardiness:	- Hardy Perennial

Key Features

Supplied as a 5 pack of Dicksonia antarctica plants
The most reliable and widely grown tree fern
Finely divided, emerald‑green arching fronds
New growth unfurls from furry reddish‑brown crowns
Gradually forms a textured reddish trunk over time
Classic choice for jungle and woodland gardens
Evergreen structure with dramatic presence
Long‑lived and rewarding once established

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Partial shade; sheltered from strong winds
Soil: Moist, humus‑rich, well‑drained soil
Watering: Keep consistently moist, especially during dry periods
Hardiness: Hardy in mild areas; protect crown over winter
Maintenance: Mulch regularly to retain moisture and humidity

Perfect For

Jungle and tropical‑style gardens
Shaded borders and woodland planting
Creating structure and height in sheltered gardens
Courtyards and humid microclimates
Fern collectors and statement planting

Supplied As

5 healthy Dicksonia antarctica plants, carefully grown and dispatched from Dartana Plants, ready to establish and thrive in the garden.

Qty:

£19.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Why Us

UK GROWN PLANTS

Provided by a Small Family Nursery Business.

DELIVERED WITH CARE

Plants are well Packaged and travel well. Packaging contains Acid Free Paper and Hay with the Plants wrapped in Food Bags to maintain Moisture Levels.

WE CAN HELP YOU GROW

We are always happy to answer any questions you might have regarding a purchase that you have made or any Plants that you are interested in, so please feel free to Contact Us at anytime.
Happy Gardening
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