Athyrium niponicum var. pictum “Metallicum”
£5.00
Japanese Painted Fern
Hardy deciduous fern with arching, metallic silver-green fronds up to 45cm. Colour develops over the first few years. Makes good colourful ground-cover in shady sites in moist free-draining soil.
| aspect | shade to semi-shade |
|---|---|
| evergreen? | deciduous |
| height & spread | H 45-60cm, S 60cm in 3 years |
| Soil | moist |
| availability | Limited |
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