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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Pteridium esculentum
Height: 1.5m;  Spread: 3m
Bracken (Fern)
Bracken is best confined to revegataion projects as it can be invasive. Hardy in full sun.
Photo gallery:
Spring growth of Bracken Fern against the backdrop of winter’s restoration work in Unsworth Reserve.
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