Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum
- Perfect for Pots
There are few things more elegant than this frosted fern which looks like every frond of every leaf has been painted a soft grey
I particularly love this fern in containers for a table centre, in sun or shade.
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- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Front)
- Soil
- Acid - Neutral
- Height
- 30cm (12in)
- Common name
- Painted Lady Fern
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Shade
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
Care Tips
Performs well in a cool location in any rich, evenly moist soil. Add plenty of organic mulch to the soil every year and remove old foliage late winter.