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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

Deciduous fern with blue-grey fronds with a beautiful silvery sheen and dark burgundy midribs. Prefers a moist shady sheltered spot. Up to 50cm.

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£ 6.00
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Description

A beautiful deciduous fern with arching fronds, blue-grey with a silvery sheen and dark burgundy midribs. Needs a sheltered spot. Prefers a moist shady site. Up to 50cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Painted lady fern
Type Fern
Height 30cm to 60cm
Colour green
Spread Rate slow
Flowering
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes