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Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium 'Godzilla'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um
SKU #42837
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE:
Arching fronds spread to form foliage clump 3 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | This dynamic painted fern of epic proportions has arching, silvery green fronds with deep purple midribs that radiate outward from a supersized spreading clump. The massive form and dramatic foliage is sure to thrill in a shaded bed or woodland setting, partnered with larger hostas. 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 |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); 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. |
| History | A Plants Delights Nursery, Inc. discovery from the mid-1990's, this monster fern has a Japanese painted fern appearance (Athyrium nipponicum pictum), but potentially (suspected although unconfirmed) also has Athyrium filix-femina in its parentage. A 2009 PDN introduction. |
Details
| Description | This dynamic painted fern of epic proportions has arching, silvery green fronds with deep purple midribs that radiate outward from a supersized spreading clump. The massive form and dramatic foliage is sure to thrill in a shaded bed or woodland setting, partnered with larger hostas. 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 |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); 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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History
| History | A Plants Delights Nursery, Inc. discovery from the mid-1990's, this monster fern has a Japanese painted fern appearance (Athyrium nipponicum pictum), but potentially (suspected although unconfirmed) also has Athyrium filix-femina in its parentage. A 2009 PDN introduction. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern?
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern grow?
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern in my landscape?
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color is the foliage of Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern?
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern?
Good companion plants for Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Godzilla Japanese 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.
What is the history of Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern?
A Plants Delights Nursery, Inc. discovery from the mid-1990's, this monster fern has a Japanese painted fern appearance (Athyrium nipponicum pictum), but potentially (suspected although unconfirmed) also has Athyrium filix-femina in its parentage. A 2009 PDN introduction.
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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.