{"product_id":"dicksonia-antartica-10ltr-pot","title":"Dicksonia Antartica Tree Fern Plant - 10Ltr Pot","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"83855cdd-2e43-4af2-b964-8f0ba3225ce3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fc308e72-27a9-45cd-bbac-ff2275649237-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"37c75131-fa61-4747-a687-55e2d4d967c7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica (Soft Tree Fern) – RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eSoft Tree Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a magnificent architectural plant prized for its lush, tropical appearance and graceful, arching fronds. Awarded the prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e, this striking tree fern brings structure, texture and year-round interest to shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eImpressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eevergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e in mild areas, creating year-round structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eHolds the \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliability and performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eDramatic arching fronds up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e3 metres in length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eshaded gardens, woodland settings and sheltered courtyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eSlow-growing and long-lived, forming a bold, stout trunk over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"873\"\u003ePerfect for adding a \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"857\"\u003etropical, architectural statement\u003c\/strong\u003e to UK gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica is one of the most sought-after tree ferns for British gardens, admired for its elegant canopy of finely divided, glossy dark green fronds. Emerging from a stout, reddish-brown trunk, the fronds unfurl in a beautiful rosette, creating a soft yet dramatic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eIn milder regions it remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in colder areas it may behave as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003edeciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e, regrowing its spectacular fronds each spring. Over many years it can reach an ultimate height of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e2.5–4 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a superb focal point in shaded borders or woodland-style planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThriving in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003efull or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and preferring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003emoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tree fern is ideally suited to sheltered gardens with loam or sandy soils. Its lush foliage pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns and shade-loving perennials for a rich, layered effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eCommon name: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eSoft Tree Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eAward: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003ePlant type: Evergreen tree fern (deciduous in colder areas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eUltimate height: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e2.5–4 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eUltimate spread: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e2.5–4 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eTime to ultimate height: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e20–50 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eFrond length: Up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e3 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003ePosition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eFull shade or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eAspect: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eSouth-, West- or East-facing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eExposure: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eSheltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eSoil types: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eLoam or sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eSoil moisture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eMoist but well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eSoil pH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eAcid or neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003ePlant in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003esheltered, shaded position\u003c\/strong\u003e protected from cold, drying winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently \u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003emoist but not waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during dry spells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eIn colder regions, protect the crown and trunk with horticultural fleece in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eWater into the crown during dry weather to support healthy frond development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eApply a balanced feed in spring to encourage strong, lush growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eMulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3143\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCreate a dramatic, tropical atmosphere in your garden with Dicksonia antarctica – an elegant and enduring statement plant that transforms shaded spaces into lush retreats. 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