Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum - fronds in late June

Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum - fronds in late Spring

Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum - fronds in late June

Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum - fronds in late Spring

Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum

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(Painted Lady Fern) An eye-catching deciduous fern native to Eastern Asia, Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum has deeply cut mid green fronds with silver and purple tints, giving the leaves a slightly metallic appearance.

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2 litre pot

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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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An eye-catching deciduous fern native to Eastern Asia, Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum has deeply cut mid green fronds with silver and purple tints, giving the leaves a slightly metallic appearance.

Most suited to a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

Position: Light, dappled or heavy shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum grows to be a small, clump forming fern gradually spreading once established.
- Height: up to 30 - 40 cm (1 - 1½ ft)
- Spread: 60 - 80 cm (2 - 2½ ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Fern - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Variegated, Foliage - Purple/Red, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Foliage - Blue/Silver

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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