Blechnum montanum (Mountain kiokio)

Other names: Mountain blechnum, Lomaria procera var. tegmentosa, Dunedin-Cass blechnum

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Species

B. montanum is a clump-forming, borderline hardy, evergreen fern with pinnate, broadly lance-shaped, mid- to dark green fronds, red in spring, divided into broadly linear, wavy pinnae.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.5 m	1 m	2-5 years
1 ft	3 ft	2-5 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.5 m

1 m

2-5 years

1 ft

3 ft

2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Shade

Aspect

East
West
South

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

In mild areas, grow in neutral to acid, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Soil must remain consistently moist in sun. Reported to tolerate temperatures down to -5C. Protect with fleece or burlap in winter or overwinter indoors.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

New Zealand

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary.

Propagation methods

Division, Spores

Propagation

May not come true to type if propagated by sowing spores. Divisions may be slow to establish.

Pests and diseases

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Monthly care advice

Divide and replant in spring

Cut dead fronds down (optional)

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Improve soil moisture by adding well-rotted organic matter

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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Plants in this Genus (12)

Plants in this Genus (12)

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