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    HARDY FERNS Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HARDY FERNS Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

    Commonly known as Japanese painted fern

    AWARD
    (syn. metallicum) - silvery grey-green leaves with reddish midribs
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    Plant Details
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
      Lance-shaped fronds to 35cm (14in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • Fern
      With creeping rhizomes.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 fern - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        indefinite
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shaded, sheltered border
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
      With added leaf mould or garden compost
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      Sheltered
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