Athyrium Nipponica Japanese Painted Fern
This herbaceous fern was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2004 for both its colour and its form.
Plant Description
This herbaceous fern was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2004 for both its colour and its form. The silver-edged leaves grow darker as they come closer to the deep blue-green rib of each fern frond. It is a good choice for containers or foreground garden plants as they have a short habit and wide spread.
Light Needs:
Full to Partial Shade
Watering Needs:
Regular watering to ensure soil is evenly moist
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 18” – 24”
Growth Width: 18” – 24”
Key Feature:
Easy Care, Dramatic Foliage Colour, Loves Shade
Blooms:
N/A
Landscape Uses:
Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Houseplant
Plant Type
Fern
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Silver Blue-Green
Flower Colour
N/A
Blooms
N/A
Average Size
18: - 24” tall and wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Grows Well With
Hosta, Bleeding Heart, Coral Bells
Instructions:
Regular watering during first season helps establish deep root system. Cut back old fronds in spring after new growth begins. Feed frequently during growth season. Avoid full sunlight.
Water:Regular watering to ensure soil is evenly moist
Sunlight:Full to Partial Shade
Special Uses
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "
Albert Einstein
