Chilean hard fern, Blechnum chilense, is a striking evergreen fern with bold leathery, undulated fronds. Young growth may be pink-red. It spreads easily and can quickly form a bold clump in moist ground. It's perfect for using as ground cover.
Grow Blechnum chilense in a sheltered spot in moist soil in full to partial shade. It's not fully hardy, so dig up the crown in autumn and overwinter indoors, or mulch with a thick layer of leafmould.
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Blechnum and wildlife
Blechnum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
