When do tree ferns start growing in the UK?

I bought a tree fern (dickensia) last year, its been in a pot in the garden all winter. I covered the crown with bubble wrap and cut off the old fronds.



When can I expect it to start sprouting? It looks decidedly dead at the moment. I live in the south of england but we have had some cold nights, down to -8c or so, IM worried it might be dead.

When do tree ferns start growing in the UK?
Instead of using bubble wrap use either fleece/frost cloth, or old-fashioned sacking, close in the square and fasten the protection with tacks or the thin staples similar to those you'd use to fasten two pieces of paper together but a bit sturdier. It has to stand up to any windy spells over the winter because you have had cold nights under over -5 that's the maximal coldness they can take . If yours is in a pot.also they prefer to go in the shade so if you have some shade in your garden it will do better there.



* regular watering (everyday especially in warmer days)

*Also need to be feed (Maxi Crop are good )

*winter put a wedge of straw down the centre of the plant (where the fronds grow from) to keep the worst of the frost out.



Hope it helps
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