Himalayan or Evergreen Maidenhair 'Adiantum venustum'
This is a gorgeous hardy maidenhair fern, with elegant, lacy foliage on black stems that makes this maidenhair fern a standout, even among others in the genus. In addition, when new fronds emerge in early spring, they are bright bronze-pink.
It slowly creeps to produce a stunning yet delicate looking groundcover in light shade. It likes moist, humus rich soil with good drainage.
It is evergreen (in soft winters) and produces a new flush of soft-pink fronds in the spring.
Additional Product Info
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Partial Shade or Full Shade
Resists: Deer,Rabbit Resistant
Height: 6-12 Inches
Foilage Shade: Light Green
Habit: Mounded
Light Requirement: Shade
Water: Average or Moist
Uses: Alpine & Rock Garden's, Borders, Containers, Cut Flower, Edging, Massed, Woodland
Care Instructions
Early Spring: Divide or transplant as soon as new growth appears, and water well if it is unseasonably dry, as plants prefer an evenly moist soil. Fertilize gently with a slow-release fertilizer or use an organic mulch. Recently planted Ferns may be slow to appear, but be patient.
Mid-Spring: Water consistently if rainfall is not sufficient to keep soil moist. Apply a 2″ thick mulch of composted leaves or pine needles.
Late Spring: Watch for slug or snail damage and treat as necessary.
Summer: Continue regular watering as needed to maintain soil moisture.
Fall: Cut foliage back to soil level when it dies back after a heavy frost. When the ground freezes, mulch to protect plants from heaving out of the soil in winter.
Warranty
We at Black Forest Garden Centre, know that our customers buy plants expecting them to grow, and not intending on killing them! But sometimes things just go wrong, we offer a no hassle 1-season warranty on all perennials.
We are unable to offer a warranty on plants purchased on discount or end of season specials.