Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese painted fern, Japanese silver painted fern, Japanese lady fern
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 4 to 9 (-34C to -1C / -30F to 30F) Border/container: Borders and containers Sun/shade: Likes part shade, light shade; tolerates sun Soil type: Clay, Loam (normal), Poor soil Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Well drained soil, moisture retentive soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Low maintenance
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese painted fern, Japanese silver painted fern, Japanese lady fern
Plant Looks like... Overall effect Garden style: Cottage garden, Exotic garden, Rock garden, Shady court, Small scale garden
Colours and scent Flowers: Fruit: Leaf: Blue, Grey, Red Stem: Purple Variegated leaf: No Scent: No
Size and shape Height: 0.40m Height at 10yrs: 0.40m Spread: 0.46m Spread at 10yrs: 0.46m Shape: Fan
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Spring, Summer Evergreen: No, deciduous
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese painted fern, Japanese silver painted fern, Japanese lady fern
Plant Names... Botanical name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Common name: Japanese painted fern, Japanese silver painted fern, Japanese lady fern Also known as: Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum', Athyrium niponicum var. metallicum
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Fern
Use For... Deer resistant Deer notes: May be damaged by deer when very young
Description... The best forms of this fern have exquisite colouring, usually instantly desired when it is seen, but never, it seems, common. The fronds are a warm blue-grey with plum coloration on the stalks and the central veins of the fronds. It has lovely soft and arching ways and adds distinction to any planting.
Awards Royal Horicultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
(RHS AGM)
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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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