Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native A new color form of

A new color form of the winter-flowering South American starflower

1 ft tall by 4 ft wide in 10 years

while pink flowers ascend erect to arching towers above the fronds May to late June

evergreen shrub with glossy

Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native A new color form ofHighly dense, low evergreen fern with branched front tips. New fronds emerge each spring with a red, coppery color, more vibrant with more light. Prefers light shade with rich, evenly moist, well drained soils, though an established plant can handle some drought. These ferns will grow in sun, but will require much more water to maintain their beauty regimen through the summer. We recommend planting under a deciduous tree or shrub to get the full