Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium metallicum
Year-round texture and interest
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Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium metallicum
- Athyrium metallicum, or the Japanese Painted Fern, is a captivating fern that showcases unique metallic hues on its fronds. The silvery grey, purple, and green tones create a mesmerizing display, making it a standout choice for adding texture and interest to shaded borders or woodland gardens.
- Also known as the Painted Lady Fern
- Thrives in a sheltered spot and prefers partial or full shade
- Perfect for a shady corner of the garden or for underplanting trees and shrubs
- Brings colour, texture and year-round interest to cottage or woodland planting schemes, streams, ponds and water gardens
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Japanese Painted Fern thrives in moist, shady pots.
How big does it get?
Japanese Painted Fern typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Japanese Painted Fern prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Japanese Painted Fern prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Japanese Painted Fern requires regular watering to ensure the soil stays consistently moist, particularly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium metallicum does not require pruning. You can simply remove any tatty or dead fronds in late winter or early spring to make way for new growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Japanese Painted Fern is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -20°C. It thrives across the UK and requires no winter protection even in colder northern regions.
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