Athyrium niponicum 'Ursula's Red'

Common name: Japanese painted fern
Type:
Fern
USDA hardiness zones:
5-8

This Japanese painted fern cultivar is a clump-forming, deciduous fern that features central stipes (stems) which are reddish, particularly toward the tip, with a red flush appearing on the pinnae (leaves) nearest the central stem. Pinnae (leaves) are otherwise silvery. This cultivar is clonally propagated, resulting in absolute consistency and uniformity among plants.

  • Part shade to full shade
  • Medium
  • Low

Easily grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Soil must not be allowed to dry out. Divide clumps in fall or spring.

Add your comment here