Saturday May 27th

Posted by Alistair on Saturday, May 27th, 2006

One of the best ways to add structure to a semi shaded border is with the use of Ferns And Hostas. If you have never been keen to try Ferns, maybe you think they are a bit boring, well take a look at this one.The Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium niponicum Pictum’, is a low maintance, deciduous fern with soft grayish-green and silvery dark maroon foliage. The Japanese Painted Fern has a height of 24 inches and a must to any garden. Japanese Painted Fern grows best in a semi shaded position. A well-drained area is best, not allowing it to dry out. Perfect as a specimen plant It will contrast well with Hostas or red leafed Heuchera. Grow this one and you will see Ferns in a new light.

Japanese Painted Fern