Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Regal Red' | Japanese Painted Fern
DESCRIPTION
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Regal Red' showcases a unique blend of silver and deep red tones, making it an enchanting addition to shaded garden spaces. Its finely divided fronds are edged in silvery green, with a rich, burgundy-red midrib that intensifies through the growing season, creating a vivid contrast. Known as the Japanese painted fern, this cultivar adds a refined, textural quality to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Originally from Asia, 'Regal Red' has been cultivated for its vivid coloring and intricate frond pattern, which stand out beautifully against darker foliage or shady ground covers. Though not primarily grown for blooms, it brings visual interest year-round with its vibrant foliage, adding depth and color to areas with less sun. This fern’s graceful fronds also lend themselves well to container arrangements, where their rich hues can be admired up close.
DESCRIPTION
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Regal Red' showcases a unique blend of silver and deep red tones, making it an enchanting addition to shaded garden spaces. Its finely divided fronds are edged in silvery green, with a rich, burgundy-red midrib that intensifies through the growing season, creating a vivid contrast. Known as the Japanese painted fern, this cultivar adds a refined, textural quality to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Originally from Asia, 'Regal Red' has been cultivated for its vivid coloring and intricate frond pattern, which stand out beautifully against darker foliage or shady ground covers. Though not primarily grown for blooms, it brings visual interest year-round with its vibrant foliage, adding depth and color to areas with less sun. This fern’s graceful fronds also lend themselves well to container arrangements, where their rich hues can be admired up close.
DESCRIPTION
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Regal Red' showcases a unique blend of silver and deep red tones, making it an enchanting addition to shaded garden spaces. Its finely divided fronds are edged in silvery green, with a rich, burgundy-red midrib that intensifies through the growing season, creating a vivid contrast. Known as the Japanese painted fern, this cultivar adds a refined, textural quality to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Originally from Asia, 'Regal Red' has been cultivated for its vivid coloring and intricate frond pattern, which stand out beautifully against darker foliage or shady ground covers. Though not primarily grown for blooms, it brings visual interest year-round with its vibrant foliage, adding depth and color to areas with less sun. This fern’s graceful fronds also lend themselves well to container arrangements, where their rich hues can be admired up close.
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Family: Athyriaceae
Height: 12-18 inches tall
Width: 18-24 inches wide
Foliage color: Silvery-green fronds with deep burgundy-red stems and veins
Flower color: Non-flowering (grown for foliage)
Bloom time: Not applicable
Light requirements: Partial to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Low; trim dead fronds in spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-8
Wildlife attractors: NoneThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
