Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Blechnum spicant

Genus: Blechnum
Species: spicant
Variety: -
Plant Type: Evergreen Fern

A British native fern, the 'Hard Fern' is very distinctive, combining the sterile dark green comb shaped outer fronds, with the thinner, neater fertile fronds which thrust upwards from the centre of the rosette.