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Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum PIK-tum
SKU #03612
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. Luminescent blue-green fronds with dark central ribs fade to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Selected as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. 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 |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| 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 | Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. Luminescent blue-green fronds with dark central ribs fade to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Selected as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. 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 |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| 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 Japanese Painted Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Japanese Painted Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Japanese Painted Fern is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Japanese Painted Fern?
Japanese Painted Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Japanese Painted Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Japanese Painted Fern grow?
Japanese Painted Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Japanese Painted Fern?
Japanese Painted Fern grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Japanese Painted Fern in my landscape?
Japanese Painted Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color is the foliage of Japanese Painted Fern?
Japanese Painted Fern has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Japanese Painted Fern?
Good companion plants for Japanese Painted Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for 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.
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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.