1 Large Plant - Blechnum Volcano Fern, Ready to Plant in Your Garden, 3L Pot

Lush, textured & quietly dramatic—these ferns bring evergreen calm & layered foliage to shady corners.

Choose from three striking options: the fiery new fronds of Blechnum ‘Volcano’ that unfurl bronze-red before maturing to glossy green; the copper-gold seasonal flush of Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ which emerges warm-toned then ages to rich green; or the soft, lacy evergreen rosettes of the native Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern). Each variety offers strong architectural form—upright rosettes, arching fronds & year-round foliage—that enhances woodland borders, shaded patios & mixed planting schemes. 

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 3L rootball in its nursery pot, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery. Larger and more robust than plug-grown stock, they arrive garden-ready with well-developed roots and lush foliage for quick establishment. Hardy, low-maintenance & naturally resilient, these ferns require only occasional tidy-up of old fronds and will reward you with lasting structure, seasonal colour shifts & tranquil evergreen presence.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Volcano Fern (Blechnum), Autumn Fern / Golden Shield Fern (Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’), Soft Shield Fern / Tassel Fern (Polystichum setiferum)
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Blechnum ‘Volcano’: ~90 cm × 60 cm | Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’: ~60 cm × 60 cm | Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern): ~75 cm × 75 cm
• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming, Arching or Vase-Shaped Clumps
• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Patio Containers, Underplanting
• Flowering Time: Non-flowering (foliage is the main interest)
• Planting Position: Partial to Full Shade, Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Wildlife-friendly (shelter & habitat for invertebrates)
• Type: Hardy Evergreen or Semi-Evergreen Perennial Ferns
• Foliage: Glossy Bronze-Red New Fronds (Volcano), Copper-Gold New Growth (Jurassic Gold), Soft Feathery Green Fronds (Soft Shield)

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
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