This fern's vibrant burgundy stems coupled with its dark green fronds will compliment everything else in your shade garden. When planted amidst the dark purple leaves of coral bells, its burgundy stems really stand out.
Note: The burgundy color in the stems develops after the second dormancy.
20ct Plug Tray |
72ct Plug Tray |
Height:
30.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Asian Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Ground Cover Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Native to North America
Athyrium grows best in moist soil with a neutral to moderately acidic pH. Partial to full shade is best; some sunlight is necessary to draw out the coloring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall. If division is necessary, do so in the spring.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to late summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late spring to midsummer
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-70° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Ferns can be sensitive to high salt levels and may become scorched or experience root injury. Apply 50-75 ppm nitrates delivered through a water soluble fertilizer with every irrigation. Time release fertilizers incorporated in planting media should be about half of that used with most other perennials. Top-dressing with controlled release fertilizer on the soil surface should be done at low rates, as recommended on label.
Pests & Diseases:
Nematodes, aphids, whiteflies, and fern moth caterpillar in greenhouse; thrips, scales, mealybugs, black vine weevil, fern snail (Deroceras), armyworms, Japanese beetle, crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars in the field.
Botrytis blight, leaf spots, sooty mold(indoors or South), rusts, damping-off(of prothalli), foliar Rhizoctonia, Pythium.
Potting & Timing:
Plant ferns in a well drained media that consists of pine bark and peat. Avoid 100 percent bark as it will require too much overhead watering.
It can be beneficial to apply a preventative fungicide drench of Cleary's 3336, OHP 6672, or FungoFlo after planting.
Moisture:
Ferns need to be kept consistantly moist at all times. They do not, however, want to be soggy or water logged.
Good irrigation practices are important from the time they are planted until they are shipped. Ferns should be kept moist the entire time they are grown. Water thoroughly when irrigation is required and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is best to water early in the day to allow the fronds plenty of time to dry before night.
Planting Level:
Plug should be placed at same level as soil surface in the container.
PGRs/Pinching:
Ferns can be trimmed to control growth.
Lighting:
Provide medium shade 50-60 percent.
Grower Tips:
Ferns will benefit from being planted earlier than mid August, they need an adequate amount of time to become established before wintering over. Optimal temperatures for rooting are 65-70° F.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
Height:
30.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Asian Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Ground Cover Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Native to North America
Athyrium grows best in moist soil with a neutral to moderately acidic pH. Partial to full shade is best; some sunlight is necessary to draw out the coloring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall. If division is necessary, do so in the spring.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to late summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late spring to midsummer
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-70° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Ferns can be sensitive to high salt levels and may become scorched or experience root injury. Apply 50-75 ppm nitrates delivered through a water soluble fertilizer with every irrigation. Time release fertilizers incorporated in planting media should be about half of that used with most other perennials. Top-dressing with controlled release fertilizer on the soil surface should be done at low rates, as recommended on label.
Pests & Diseases:
Nematodes, aphids, whiteflies, and fern moth caterpillar in greenhouse; thrips, scales, mealybugs, black vine weevil, fern snail (Deroceras), armyworms, Japanese beetle, crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars in the field.
Botrytis blight, leaf spots, sooty mold(indoors or South), rusts, damping-off(of prothalli), foliar Rhizoctonia, Pythium.
Potting & Timing:
Plant ferns in a well drained media that consists of pine bark and peat. Avoid 100 percent bark as it will require too much overhead watering.
It can be beneficial to apply a preventative fungicide drench of Cleary's 3336, OHP 6672, or FungoFlo after planting.
Moisture:
Ferns need to be kept consistantly moist at all times. They do not, however, want to be soggy or water logged.
Good irrigation practices are important from the time they are planted until they are shipped. Ferns should be kept moist the entire time they are grown. Water thoroughly when irrigation is required and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is best to water early in the day to allow the fronds plenty of time to dry before night.
Planting Level:
Plug should be placed at same level as soil surface in the container.
PGRs/Pinching:
Ferns can be trimmed to control growth.
Lighting:
Provide medium shade 50-60 percent.
Grower Tips:
Ferns will benefit from being planted earlier than mid August, they need an adequate amount of time to become established before wintering over. Optimal temperatures for rooting are 65-70° F.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
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