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HARDY FERNS Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'

Associated Products

Effective control of slugs and snails

(800g - Free c&p) £6.50

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - frond colour is variable.If growing from spores select strongest silver markings.
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    Pests & Diseases - none

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    Place of Origin - Japan

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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HARDY FERNS Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'

Japanese painted fern

A form with silvery, downy fronds

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - pinnate,lance-shaped silvery fronds, often flushed purple-red. Fronds to 35cm (14in) long.
Fern - creeping, red-brown rhizomes.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 30cm
Spread - in metres - indefinite

Preferred Location

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Full Shade - sheltered

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil - with added leaf mould or garden compost.

Buy HARDY FERNS Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'

Pot size: 2 Litre

£9.50 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING  Any 10+ for £7.00 each
Any 3+ £8.66 each

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