RedCrocus Japanese Painted Fern | Lacy Silvery Foliage for Shade Gardens & Containers | Deciduous, Deer Resistant Indoor Plant 1 Gallon (Pack of 8)

Name: RedCrocus Japanese Painted Fern | Lacy Silvery Foliage for Shade Gardens & Containers | Deciduous, Deer Resistant Indoor Plant 1 Gallon (Pack of 8)
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: pe1g2030-alt3-redcrocus
Price: 150.00 USD
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Pot Size 1 Gallon (Pack of 8)

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Japanese Painted Fern Fern, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

Description

This elegant fern features silvery-gray fronds with shades of burgundy and green, adding a splash of color and texture to shaded garden areas. Its delicate, lacy foliage provides a soft, airy appearance versatile for borders, containers, or woodland gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, container plantings, and as ground cover under trees. Its vibrant foliage makes it suitable for shaded patios and shaded landscape accents.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern
Size & Growth: Typically 18-24 inches tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Usually late spring to early summer, if at all
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
Attracts Pollinators: No
Indoor Friendly: Yes, in shaded indoor areas
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Not toxic to cats and dogs
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Hostas, Astilbe, Ferns, shade perennials

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining, humus-rich soil in shaded areas.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid letting soil dry out.
Soil Type: Loamy, rich, well-draining soil
Humidity: Prefers higher humidity environments
Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged fronds to encourage new growth
Winter Care: Mulch heavily for protection in colder zones; may need indoor overwintering in zone 3
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, organic fertilizer in early spring
Special Care: Avoid heavy, direct sunlight; ensure consistent moisture for best foliage color