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Athyrium niponicum ‘Crested Surf’ (Japanese Painted Fern)

Crested Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium 'Crested Surf'

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Athyrium niponicum ‘Crested Surf’ (Japanese Painted Fern) is an unusual deciduous fern forming a rosette of arching, silvery fronds with doubly branched or crested tips. The leaflets are tinged with red and silver. Vigorous, this Crested Japanese Painted Fern is easy to grow and lovely when paired with hostas and heucheras.

  • Grows up to 20-22 in. tall (50-55 cm) and 28-30 in. wide (70-75 cm).
  • Thrives in part to full shade, in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to moderately acidicmoist, but well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location.
  • This plant is a great choice for shady beds and borders, cottage gardens, woodland gardens.
  • Low maintenance, virtually pest and disease free. Rabbit resistant.
  • Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
  • Propagate by division in spring

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Athyriaceae
Genus Athyrium
Common names Japanese Painted Fern, Fern
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 30" (80cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Athyrium otophorum (Eared Lady Fern)
Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’ (Japanese Painted Fern)
Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum ‘Lady in Red’ (Lady Fern)
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’ (Tatting Fern)
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Lace’ (Lady Fern)
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Burgundy Lace’ (Painted Lady Fern)

Recommended Companion Plants

Astrantia major ‘Roma’ (Great Masterwort)
Hosta (Plantain Lily)
Astilbe
Actaea simplex (Bugbane)

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Ferns
Plant Family Athyriaceae
Genus Athyrium
Common names Japanese Painted Fern, Fern
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 30" (80cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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