Athyrium - 'Ghost' (Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium)

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Type	Fern, Deciduous
Form	Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Light green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Athyrium - Cultivation Notes

This clump forming diminuative fern requires a shady sheltered spot, being well suited to woodland planting. Prefering a fertile organice neutral to acid soil.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Athyrium:

Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Suitable for planting in full shade

Weaknesses of Athyrium

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Design & Plant Use for Athyrium:

Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting

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