Fern - Athyrium nipponicum 'Red Beauty'

Common Name: Red Beauty Japanese Painted Fern

Bloomcolor: Grey / Green/ Red /Silver

Exposure: Partial Shade or Full Shade

Height: 40-50 cm

Spread: 30-45 cm

Spacing: 30-45 cm

Water: Average Water Needs

Hardiness: Zones 4-9

Fragrant: Yes

Zone: 4

Deer Resistant: Deer Resistant

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Butterflies

Characteristics: This relative of the Japanese Painted Fern has a broad habit with attractive, arching triangular fronds of silvery-green. Contrasting stems and veins are bright, burgundy-red with the intense colour perhaps taking up to 3 years to develop. Makes an excelle, Nice addition to mixed containers or indoor arrangements. Vigorous grower. Upright fronds do not turn green in hot summer weather and have a slightly spicy fragrance. Deciduous. Easily divided in spring. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or , Rabbit Resistant Deer Resistant,