Luminescent, Variegated Fern for Shaded Areas

Ready to fill the empty, shaded spaces of your landscaping with a textured plant that thrives in less than sunny areas? The Japanese Painted Fern is a luminescent, silver-green fern that loves the shade and will add instant dimension to your landscape.

The Japanese Painted Fern, declared 2004s Perennial Plant of the Year, is aclumping, herbaceous perennial. Its short, mounding growth habit makes it perfect for the foreground of yourborders, garden beds or containers, and its light, airy frondshavepurple-burgundycentral ribs that fade to silver at the edges for the most eye-catching display.

The Japanese Painted Fern fits into just about any style with foliage that nearly sparkles as it moves in the wind. And its fronds have a hand-painted quality to them, making themideal for oriental, cottage, modern, and especially eclectic garden styles.

Although ferns are not known for being low-maintenance, if planted in the proper conditions, the Japanese Painted Fern doesnt require extra effort. Simply plantit in well-draining, rich soil in a fully to partially shaded location, water to maintain moisture, and youll have a flourishing fern!

Order your radiant, Japanese Painted Fern today and watch its unparalleled color and texture enhance your landscape!

Planting & Care

1. Planting:Plant your Japanese Painted Fern in full to partial shade. Its important to choose a location that does not receive afternoon sun. Ensure youre planting in dirt that’s very well draining to allow this plant to thrive. Dig a hole that is 2-3x the width of the container your plant is shipped in and the same depth. Remove the plant from the container, loosen the roots with your fingers, and then place into the hole. Backfill the dirt and immediately water.

2. Watering:Continue to water your Japanese Painted Fern frequently until the plant is established. Once established, water to maintain moisture in the soil.

3. Pruning:Prune as needed to shape or remove any diseased or dead fronds.