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Transform your shaded garden areas with our exceptional collection of native ferns perfectly suited for Australian conditions. At Kuranga Native Nursery, our qualified horticulturalists provide expert advice on selecting and growing these beautiful shade-tolerant plants that thrive in Melbourne’s climate. From delicate groundcover species to architectural statement ferns, our native fern collection offers sustainable solutions for those challenging shaded spots in your garden. Whether you’re creating a lush understory, establishing groundcover, or adding textural interest to containers, our plant consultation services can help you choose the perfect native ferns for your specific garden conditions.
Adiantum aethiopicum ‘Common Maidenhair Fern’

Adiantum aethiopicum ‘Common Maidenhair Fern’

Common Maidenhair Fern

Plant Adiantum aethiopicum for its delicate fronds and shade tolerance. Perfect for shaded gardens and containers.

Alocasia ‘Elephant Ear’

Alocasia ‘Elephant Ear’

Elephant Ear

Cultivate Alocasia for its dramatic foliage and tropical appeal. Perfect for feature plantings and containers.

Asplenium australasicum ‘Bird’s Nest Fern’

Asplenium australasicum ‘Bird’s Nest Fern’

Bird’s Nest Fern

Choose Asplenium australasicum (Bird’s Nest Fern) for its rosette form and shade tolerance. Perfect for shaded gardens and containers.

Asplenium bulbiferum ‘Hen and Chicken Fern’

Asplenium bulbiferum ‘Hen and Chicken Fern’

Hen and Chicken Fern

Add Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) for its plantlets and delicate fronds. Perfect for shaded gardens and containers.

Asplenium Flabellifolium ‘Necklace Fern’

Asplenium Flabellifolium ‘Necklace Fern’

Necklace Fern

Select Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) for its climbing habit and delicate fronds. Perfect for shaded gardens and rockeries.

Blechnum minus ‘Soft Water Fern’

Blechnum minus ‘Soft Water Fern’

Soft Water Fern

Experience Blechnum minus (Soft Water Fern) for its soft fronds and water tolerance. Perfect for wet areas and shade gardens.

Cyathea cooperi ‘Australian Straw Tree Fern’

Cyathea cooperi ‘Australian Straw Tree Fern’

Australian Tree Fern – Straw Tree Fern

Discover Cyathea cooperi (Australian Tree Fern) for its majestic fronds and tropical appeal. Perfect for shaded gardens and courtyards.

Dicksonia antarctica ‘Soft Tree Fern’

Dicksonia antarctica ‘Soft Tree Fern’

Soft Tree Fern

Cultivate Dicksonia antarctica (Soft Tree Fern) for its soft fronds and cool climate appeal. Perfect for shaded gardens and ferneries.

Gleichenia microphylla ‘Scrambling Coral Fern’

Gleichenia microphylla ‘Scrambling Coral Fern’

Scrambling Coral Fern

Cultivate Gleichenia microphylla for its scrambling habit and coral-like fronds. Perfect for groundcover and naturalized areas.

Pellaea falcata nana ‘Dwarf Sickle Fern’

Pellaea falcata nana ‘Dwarf Sickle Fern’

Dwarf Sickle Fern

Plant Pellaea falcata nana (Dwarf Sickle Fern) for its rigid clumping habit and tough nature. Perfect for ferneries and rockeries.

Platycerium bifurcatum ‘Elk Horn Fern’

Platycerium bifurcatum ‘Elk Horn Fern’

Elkhorn Fern

Add Platycerium bifurcatum (Elkhorn Fern) for its distinctive nest leaves and fertile fronds. Perfect for shaded epiphytic displays.

Platycerium superbum ‘Staghorn Fern’

Platycerium superbum ‘Staghorn Fern’

Staghorn Fern

Discover Platycerium superbum (Staghorn Fern) for its dramatic antler fronds and epiphytic nature. Perfect for mounting and hanging displays.

Rumohra adiantiformis ‘Leathery Shield Fern’

Rumohra adiantiformis ‘Leathery Shield Fern’

Leathery Shield Fern

Cultivate Rumohra adiantiformis (Leathery Shield Fern) for its glossy fronds and shade tolerance. Perfect for shaded gardens and containers.

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