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Japanese painted ferns (Athyrium niponicum) are colorful specimens that brightens the part shade to shady areas of the garden. Silvery fronds with a touch of blue and deep red stems make this fern stand out. Learning where to plant Japanese painted fern is key to the success of growing this attractive plant. Learning how to grow a Japanese painted fern allows the plant to reach its optimum height of 12 to 18 inches around and in height. Now that you know how to grow a Japanese painted fern and where to locate them in the landscape, try growing one or several types of Japanese painted fern in your garden. They brighten shady areas when planted in mass and are attractive companions to other shade loving perennials Japanese painted fern. One of the most elegant ferns available for your garden, Japanese painted ferns are washed with gorgeous silver and burgundy markings. Lady fern is equally elegant though not quite as showy. Either will add interest and texture to your shady spots. 1 Japanese Painted Ferns: If you live in an area with harsh winters, this is the perfect outdoor fern for your garden as it can withstand temperatures as low as -30F degrees. 2  The tapered fronds on this fern are beautiful mixes of purple and silver and only grow up to 18 inches long. By Cassie Damewood. Ferns are among the oldest living plants on earth and there are both indoor and outdoor types of ferns. They normally have fronds (leaves) that drape and flow, adding a dramatic touch to a garden or indoor setting. Several cultivars of this plant are available to the gardener, with varying shades of color. The name derives from the fact that Japanese painted fern plants appear to have been delicately painted with shades of green, red and silver. Learning how to grow a Japanese painted fern allows the plant to reach its optimum height of 12 to 18 inches around and in height. Now that you know how to grow a Japanese painted fern and where to locate them in the landscape, try growing one or several types of Japanese painted fern in your garden. They brighten shady areas when planted in mass and are attractive companions to other shade loving perennials In the fern & moss garden at RBG, we have EVERY variety of Japanese painted fern that we've run across (about 16) and I would have to say that 10 or so of these varieties are indistinguishable from the original plant. The original Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum) was offered over 10 years ago and the species is native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the surrounding areas. There are many forms of the Japanese painted fern, Athyrium nipponicum Pictum. They have varying degrees of green, dark red, and gray variegation on their fronds and, as a result, they are very popular plants in shade gardens. The variegated holly fern, Arachnoides simplicior var.  Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’): The deciduous fronds of this fern are a mix of silvery-gray, green and burgundy on dark purple stems. It grows 10 to 15 inches tall. Grow in light to full shade anywhere in South Carolina except for along the coast.  The Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum) and all associated cultivars have become very popular components in the part shade and shade garden. The original Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum) was offered over 10 years ago and the species is native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the surrounding areas. Description of Japanese painted fern: The deeply cut fronds grow to 1 feet long and about 1 foot high. Each leaflet is a spectacular combination of purple, lavender, and silver on a green base. The fronds are deciduous, dying back when touched by hard frost. Growing Japanese painted fern: Plant in rich, damp soil in partial to full shade. The Japanese painted fern is slow growing, forming clusters that gradually increase in size over a number of years. Propagating Japanese painted fern: By division or spores.
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