RedCrocus Japanese Painted Fern - Decorative Fern with Silvery Gray and Burgundy Fronds - Shaded Garden, Container, Low Light Indoor Plant, Pet Safe, Deer Resistant 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)
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This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after June 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.
RedCrocus Japanese Painted Fern - Decorative Fern with Silvery Gray and Burgundy Fronds - Shaded Garden, Container, Low Light Indoor Plant, Pet Safe, Deer Resistant 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)
SKU:pegr0168-redcrocus
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Japanese Painted Fern Fern, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Description
The Japanese Painted Fern features stunning silvery-gray and burgundy fronds, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. This deciduous fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil and creates a lush, textured ground cover.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, container planting, and as an underplanting beneath trees and shrubs.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum -
Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern -
Size & Growth: Typically 18-24 inches tall, spreading gradually through rhizomes -
Hardiness Zones: 4-8 -
Foliage Type: Deciduous, finely divided fronds with colorful markings -
Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; valued for foliage -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: Yes, in low light conditions -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Hostas, Heucheras, Ferns
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in shaded, protected areas with rich, moist soil. -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; do not allow drying out. -
Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, humus-rich soil -
Humidity: Prefers high humidity environments -
Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged fronds in early spring -
Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery pot -
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, organic fertilizer in early spring -
Special Care: Keep roots mulched and avoid dry spells for optimal growth
This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after June 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.
