Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Rich, humusy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Silvery green with red stems |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | None |
|---|---|
| Deer | Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Hostas, Astilbe, Coral Bells |
Where it came from
| Grower | Nature's Classic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep soil consistently moist. Do not let dry out.
Maintenance
Divide in spring if necessary.
Cleanup
Cut back old fronds in late Fall.
Notes
Brilliant dark red stems contrast deeply against silvery fronds.