Athyrium Niponicum ‘Red Beauty’ – Japanese Painted Fern

The Athyrium niponicum ‘Red Beauty’, also known as the Japanese painted fern, is a striking deciduous fern that adds a touch of elegance to any shade garden. Its unique variegated fronds, featuring a soft grayish-green color with silvery overlays and dark maroon midribs, create a captivating visual display. This well-rooted plant comes in a 5.25″ pot, ready to thrive in your garden.

Reaching a height of 12-18 inches and spreading up to 24 inches, the ‘Red Beauty’ fern forms a slowly spreading clump, making it an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, or shaded areas. The silvery sheen is most pronounced in spring, gradually transitioning to greener tones as the weather warms up. Its burgundy red stems and veins further enhance its visual appeal, making it a standout feature in any landscape.

This fern is not just visually appealing but also easy to care for. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers neutral soil pH. With medium watering needs, it’s a low-maintenance plant that provides year-round interest. Its perennial nature ensures it will return year after year, bringing beauty and texture to your garden.

Key Benefits:

• Stunning Visual Appeal: Variegated fronds with silvery-green and maroon accents.
• Easy to Grow: Low maintenance and adaptable to various shade conditions.
• Long-lasting Beauty: Perennial nature ensures it returns year after year.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and shaded areas.
• Well-Rooted Plant: Grown in a 5.25″ pot, ready to be planted directly into your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How big will the ‘Red Beauty’ Japanese Painted Fern get? The plant typically reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads up to 24 inches.
2. What are the ideal growing conditions for this fern? It prefers partial to full shade and neutral soil pH, with medium watering needs.
3. When is the best time to plant the Athyrium Niponicum ‘Red Beauty’? The ideal planting period is during spring or fall.
4. How do I care for my Japanese Painted Fern during the winter? In colder climates, provide a layer of mulch to protect the roots during winter dormancy.
5. Is the ‘Red Beauty’ fern deer-resistant? While no plant is completely deer-proof, ferns are generally less attractive to deer.
6. What size pot does the plant come in? The Athyrium Niponicum ‘Red Beauty’ comes in a 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pot.
7. Will the plant look exactly like the picture when it arrives? During early spring plants may still be breaking dormancy so they may appear smaller than they will be when they fully leaf out. In the fall or winter the plants may be semi or completely dormant.