Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum Pictum 'Regal Red'
This selected form of Japanese Painted Fern has arching triangular leaves of silver, with contrasting red stems in each leaflet. It forms a small mound that looks great as edging in a woodland walkway, in shady borders or even in containers. The perfect companion for Hostas, Coral Bells and other shade-loving perennials.It's Deciduous so leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Well-behaved, non-spreading habit. Plants may be divided in spring every 3 to 4 years if desired.
Additional Product Info
Zone: 5-9
Exposure: Partial Shade or Full Shade
Resists: Deer, Rabbit Resistant
Height: 30-45 cm 12-18 Inches
Spread: 45-60 cm 18-23 Inches
Foilage Shade: Grey Green Red Variegated
Habit: Mounded
Uses: Alpine & Rock Garden's, Attracts Butterflies,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.