Blechnum ‘Volcano’ — Hardy Perennial, 3L Pot
Blechnum ‘Volcano’ — Hardy Perennial, 3L Pot
Blechnum ‘Volcano’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering non-flowering. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: Blechnum ‘Volcano’: ~90 cm × 60 cm | Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’: ~60 cm × 60 cm | Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern): ~75 cm × 75 cm
- Flowering: Non-flowering (foliage is the main interest)
- Position: Partial to Full Shade, Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
- Attracts: Wildlife-friendly (shelter & habitat for invertebrates)
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 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 |
| Position | Partial to Full Shade, Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil |
| Flowering | Non-flowering (foliage is the main interest) |
| Attracts | Wildlife-friendly (shelter & habitat for invertebrates) |
| Best for | Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Patio Containers, Underplanting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Blechnum ‘Volcano’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from non-flowering (foliage is the main interest). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.