Japanese Painted Fern. Beautiful fern with wine-red leaf stalks and metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 80cm. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Beautiful fern with wine-red leaf stalks and metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds.
Additional information
| Generic | Athyrium |
|---|---|
| Species | niponicum |
| Varietry | var. pictum |
| Common Name | Japanese Painted Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Athyriaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Bog garden, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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