JAPANESE PAINTED FERN

Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’

Perennial

Garden Plant

How to Plant Ferns 

 

The Perennial Plant of the Year winner for 2004 is the lovely ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’) an attractive low-maintenance perennial plant and is one of the showiest ferns for just about every garden. The deeply cut fronds are approximately 12-18 inches long with each multi-colored leaflet boasting a spectacular combination of a soft-grey metallic with of hints of red and blue on a green base.

This extremely popular 'Japanese Painted Fern' is one hardy plant plus its so Easy to care for; It will make a wonderful addition to you garden, beautiful enough for use as borders also along pathways in shaded areas and it can be grown indoors in pots.

 

 

Genus: Fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’)

 

Cultivar:'Japanese Painted Fern'

 

Height: 12-18"

 

Spacing: 15-18"

 

Hardiness Zone: 4-9

 

Sun Exposure: Part to Full Shade

 

Foliage Color: Soft Grey Metallic  (hints of Red & Blue)

 

Foliage Type: Deep Cut Fronds, Multi Colored

 

Watering: Regular;Don't over water