Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' (Japanese Painted Fern)
Crested Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium 'Crested Surf'
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 acidic, moist, 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
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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 | Athyrium - Lady Ferns |
| 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" (75cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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 | Athyrium - Lady Ferns |
| 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" (75cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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