Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
The striking violet red fronds are contrasted by bright silver edges, giving an overall tapestry effect. The fronds work well in cut flower arrangements, providing lasting color and soft texture.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 18 in. to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 2204 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
The striking violet red fronds are contrasted by bright silver edges, giving an overall tapestry effect. The fronds work well in cut flower arrangements, providing lasting color and soft texture.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 18 in. to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 2204 |
