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Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum pictum

  • Scented
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum pictum)

Photo: AfroBrazilian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

silver, burgundy

What actually matters with this one

The silver and wine colouring is strongest in bright shade. Deep shade turns it plain grey-green.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
30-45 cm
Flowers
Never
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.