{"product_id":"blechnum-arachniodes-east-indian-holly-fern-is-an-evergreen-shade-loving-fern-with-holly-like-foliage-supplied-as-5cm-plug-plants-with-free-p-p","title":"Blechnum arachniodes – East Indian Holly Fern Plug Plants (5 Pack) - Free P\u0026P","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvergreen Architectural Fern | Shade‑Loving Woodland Plant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlechnum arachniodes, also known as the East Indian Holly Fern, is an elegant evergreen fern valued for its glossy, holly‑like fronds and bold, architectural form. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens and containers, it provides strong year‑round structure and thrives in moist, sheltered conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003ePlant Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Approx 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Prefers partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Moist and well-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- 30 cm x 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Ground Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Blechnum arachniodes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen fern with \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive holly‑like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural shape\u003c\/strong\u003e for shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003ewoodland planting and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well in \u003cstrong\u003edamp, sheltered locations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a \u003cstrong\u003egreat‑value 5 plug plant pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blechnum arachniodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Indian Holly Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, dark green, holly‑like fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40–60cm when established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus‑rich, well‑drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy evergreen fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5cm plug plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free P\u0026amp;P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlechnum arachniodes is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded and \u003cstrong\u003ewoodland gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplanting trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamp borders and sheltered areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers in shaded courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding \u003cstrong\u003eyear‑round structure\u003c\/strong\u003e to low‑light spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant plug plants into pots or directly into the garden once the risk of frost has passed. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture and protect roots. This fern performs best in sheltered positions away from harsh winds and direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll receive \u003cstrong\u003e5 healthy Blechnum arachniodes plug plants (5cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully packed and delivered with \u003cstrong\u003eFree P\u0026amp;P\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to pot on or plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blechnum arachniodes evergreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it’s an evergreen fern, offering structure and colour all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it like sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers partial shade to full shade and sheltered conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan plug plants be planted straight into the garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can, but potting on first will help them establish more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it performs very well in containers in shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dartana Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44655430402247,"sku":"IF_CA17AD2C-1","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5080\/6983\/files\/AACSIM.jpg?v=1730214218","url":"https:\/\/dartanaplants.co.uk\/products\/blechnum-arachniodes-east-indian-holly-fern-is-an-evergreen-shade-loving-fern-with-holly-like-foliage-supplied-as-5cm-plug-plants-with-free-p-p","provider":"Dartana Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}