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Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum hispidulum
Pronunciation: ad-ee-AN-tum hiss-PID-yoo-lum
SKU #00501
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms foliage clumps 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Beautiful rose-colored new leaves contrast with the leathery dark green mature foliage and dark green, shiny stems. Use among traditional woodland perennials beneath shade trees. Great for lush effects combined with exotic tropicals. Semi-evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Design Ideas | Excellent choice for lightly shaded nooks and crannies of smaller homes, condos and townhouses. Perfect choice for front of warm climate azaleas where stems are overly visible. Problem solver for conditions beneath trees and shrubs where bare ground presents unattractive appearance and to reduce weed growth. A natural for planting amidst rocks and logs in the wild shade garden. A superior choice for Asian inspired gardens that need growing season color. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, acidic, well-drained soils with bright shade. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This is one of the nine species of Adiantum native to Australia. It is found primarily in the eastern third of the continent in both rainforest and open, exposed locations. |
| Lore | The term maidenhair has come to refer to plants with a uniquely veined fan-shaped leaf such as the Ginkgo tree and ferns of genus Adiantum. |
Details
| Description | Beautiful rose-colored new leaves contrast with the leathery dark green mature foliage and dark green, shiny stems. Use among traditional woodland perennials beneath shade trees. Great for lush effects combined with exotic tropicals. Semi-evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Excellent choice for lightly shaded nooks and crannies of smaller homes, condos and townhouses. Perfect choice for front of warm climate azaleas where stems are overly visible. Problem solver for conditions beneath trees and shrubs where bare ground presents unattractive appearance and to reduce weed growth. A natural for planting amidst rocks and logs in the wild shade garden. A superior choice for Asian inspired gardens that need growing season color. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, acidic, well-drained soils with bright shade. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
|---|
History
| History | This is one of the nine species of Adiantum native to Australia. It is found primarily in the eastern third of the continent in both rainforest and open, exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The term maidenhair has come to refer to plants with a uniquely veined fan-shaped leaf such as the Ginkgo tree and ferns of genus Adiantum. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern grow?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern in my landscape?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern is suitable for: Container.
How can I use Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern in my garden design?
Excellent choice for lightly shaded nooks and crannies of smaller homes, condos and townhouses. Perfect choice for front of warm climate azaleas where stems are overly visible. Problem solver for conditions beneath trees and shrubs where bare ground presents unattractive appearance and to reduce weed growth. A natural for planting amidst rocks and logs in the wild shade garden. A superior choice for Asian inspired gardens that need growing season color.
What color is the foliage of Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
Good companion plants for Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
Thrives in enriched, acidic, well-drained soils with bright shade. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Rosy Australian Maidenhair Fern?
This is one of the nine species of Adiantum native to Australia. It is found primarily in the eastern third of the continent in both rainforest and open, exposed locations.
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