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Burgundy Lace Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum
SKU #02206
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Silvery fronds with a dramatic burgundy-purple overtone add eye-catching color to shady areas of the landscape. Mature foliage is silver-green with purple midribs. Intensify the effect by massing as a groundcover under trees and large shrubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
Details
| Description | Silvery fronds with a dramatic burgundy-purple overtone add eye-catching color to shady areas of the landscape. Mature foliage is silver-green with purple midribs. Intensify the effect by massing as a groundcover under trees and large shrubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Burgundy Lace Painted Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Burgundy Lace Painted Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Burgundy Lace Painted Fern?
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Burgundy Lace Painted Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Burgundy Lace Painted Fern grow?
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Burgundy Lace Painted Fern in my landscape?
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color is the foliage of Burgundy Lace Painted Fern?
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Burgundy Lace Painted Fern?
Good companion plants for Burgundy Lace Painted Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Burgundy Lace Painted Fern?
Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.