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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red'

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The fern Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red' (Japanese painted fern) bears greyish green blossoms. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and fine textured foliage that is variegated greyish green and light grey in colour. Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red' (Japanese painted fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red' tolerates wet sites, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.