- Botanical name: Davallia tasmanii
- Common name: Three kings davallia
- Family: Davalliaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Three Kings davallia, Davallia tasmanii, is a rare creeping fern native to the Three Kings Islands in New Zealand. A particularly attractive fern, its leathery fronds grow up to 20 cm in length. It spreads by creeping rhizomes and spores.
Grow Davallia tasmanii in well-drained soil or compost. It does well in containers, even when root-bound, and resents root disturbance. It’s ideal for growing as part of a permanent container display in a sunny spot. Frost tender, you may need to move it undercover for winter.
How to grow Davallia tasmanii
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Plant size
30cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Davallia tasmanii and wildlife
Davallia tasmanii has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Davallia tasmanii poisonous?
Davallia tasmanii has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
