Painted Lady Fern 'Regal Red', Japanese Painted Fern 'Regal Red', Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Regal Red’ (Japanese Painted Fern) is a striking deciduous fern forming a pretty rosette of arching, lance-shaped, bright red to burgundy fronds with contrasting bright silver edges. Slowly spreading, this elegant fern holds its 8-20 in. fronds (20-50 cm), well into fall. Perfect for brightening up a dark or shady garden area. Low maintenance, pest and disease free.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| 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 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Common names | Fern, Japanese Painted Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| 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, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| 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 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Common names | Fern, Japanese Painted Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| 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, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Regal Red’ (Painted Lady Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Regal Red’ (Painted Lady Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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