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Athyrium niponicum Regal Red

Japanese Painted Fern

An outstanding fern with arching, triangular, silver fronds and deep burgundy veining. A delightful and colourful addition to the shade garden.

  • »  Arching, triangular, silver fronds with violet-red veining
  • »  Twisted pinnules give the fronds a ruffled look
  • »  Clumping habit with a slight weeping effect
  • »  Colonies form by shallow, spreading rhizomes
  • »  Great plant for brightening a shady spot

9cm Potted
$15.75
1gal
$27.83
  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:40-45 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Red
• Silver
• Variegated
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'

Grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to partial shade. Colours are more distinct in light shade. Stems can be pruned off in the fall after frost.