Parablechnum novae-zelandiae

Large arching green once pinnate sterile fronds grow on slowly spreading rhizomes on tan stipes that are one fifth of the fronds length. New fronds can be slightly pink with red hues in the right growing conditions. Fertile fronds are more upright with feathery linear pinnate.

Give this fern space to grow. In moist conditions and it will fill in making a nice dense bed. Suited for part shaded gardens with morning sun or dappled shade. In more exposed situations give plenty of moister during the dry season. Protect young plants from freezing. Cut back old fronds in late winter to early spring before new fronds appear.