Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
SKU
02204
Striking violet-red fronds are contrasted by bright silver edges, giving this magnificent fern an overall tapestry effect. The fronds are an outstanding addition to cut flower arrangements, providing lasting color and soft texture. Great for use in containers and as a houseplant. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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