Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in Red'
lady in red fern
The graceful, light green fronds of this elegant lady fern are held on striking bright red stems. It looks particularly pretty when the new fronds are emerging in spring, but the fronds will remain attractive throughout the summer before dying back in autumn.
Plant it in large numbers and underplant with early spring flowering bulbs, as these will emerge before the fronds, creating a prolonged period of interest.
Plant it in large numbers and underplant with early spring flowering bulbs, as these will emerge before the fronds, creating a prolonged period of interest.
How to care for Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum Lady in Red:
Plant Athyrium ferns in partial to full shade, in soil that stays consistently moist but drains freely. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole to enrich the soil and support healthy root development.
Water during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a mulch of leaf mould or compost each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Cut back old fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
In colder parts of the UK, protect the crown in late autumn with a dry mulch of straw or bracken to prevent frost damage.
Please note: It can take a 2-3 years for these ferns to mature and develop the striking red stems.
Water during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a mulch of leaf mould or compost each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Cut back old fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
In colder parts of the UK, protect the crown in late autumn with a dry mulch of straw or bracken to prevent frost damage.
Please note: It can take a 2-3 years for these ferns to mature and develop the striking red stems.
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This fern is deciduous so all its fronds will die back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again each spring.
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