Ferns Add Cool Tranquility to the Shade A Variety of Colors, Shapes and Sizes!
Evokes the shady tranquility
of its native Oriental gardens. Lovely clumps 12-20" high with a
spread of up to 16" have a weeping habit and exquisite foliage that
appears “painted” with silver. Ships in a 3" pot. Athyrium
niponicum var. pictum
Zones: 3-7 Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade Height: 8-20” Deer tend to avoid.
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Product Details
Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 8 - 20", vase shaped
Spread: up to 36"
Spacing: 36"
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 (-40 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Fine, lovely gray green foliage.
Flower Form: n/a
Flower Color: n/a
Planting Requirements: Set at the same level it is growing at in the growers pot. Firm and water in thoroughly.
Soil Requirements: Acid, humus enriched moisture retentive. Should not be allowed to dry out
Growth Rate: Moderate
Unique Characteristics: Known for its silver gray foliage with purple-red veins and stems with a weeping habit. The color is stronger with some light sun. Fine leaf texture. Deciduous.
Additional Information: 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year
I ordered it from Spring Hill a couple of months ago - arrived in perfect shape and has doubled in size already. Leaves are so beautiful, it's fun to see them unfold. The sharp contrast of dark red and pale green looks gorgeous. Very happy!
This is a beautiful plant. I also grow Burgundy Lace Japanese fern. Both came from Spring Hill. They are still very small and the only thing is that they look absolutely identical. I hope the color will change as they will mature. I read that one needs to wait for 2 winters to see the real color of this Japanese fern.
