Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
Description | 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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Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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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.