Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Regal Red’
Athyrium 'Regal Red' forms intense silver fronds with a red flush in the centre of each leaf along with red stems. Gorgeous.
A bold version of the painted fern with silver fronds flushed red near the centre along the bold red stem.Athyrium ‘Regal Red’ is deciduous but goes dormant later than other varieties. Best in evenly moist soils. Best frond color is displayed in light shade. Grow in even moisture to encourage the most vigorous growth. Height and spread ranges from 12 to 18 inches. Ideal in woodland or shaded garden, by streams or ponds
Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Silver
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Foliage Colour: Silver, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shaded places in lowlands.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
