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JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
Athyrium niponicum
'Pictum'
AKA: Metallicum
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Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 12-18 Inches · Mature Spread: 18-24 Inches
Buy Japanese Painted Fern online. A striking deciduous fern. Stems are burgundy red with fronds tinged blue and silver. A very hardy fern that is easy to grow. A must for every shade garden! 2004 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR
Family: Athyriaceae · Common Name: Fern
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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JAPANESE PAINTED FERN Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Oklahoma Proven |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Shade |
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JAPANESE PAINTED FERN Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Ferns prefer shade and moist well draining soil. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
Ferns have shown resistance to deer foraging, which makes them a good choice for shade gardens.
Angela - Oct 21, 2007
Atoka, OK (Hardiness Zone: 7)
These beautiful ferns have drawn many compliments from the church attendees who love the new shady prayer-garden we landscaped almost entirely with Sooner Plant Farm plants. We mixed these ferns with hostas and hellebores around a moving water feature and "flowing" river walk (dry creek bed) and the effect is truly stunning at times. I am not a huge fan of ferns in generally but these are well worth trying out in your shade garden.