Buy eared lady fern Athyrium otophorum var. 'okanum'

Athyrium otophorum var. okanum

eared lady fern

Forming a graceful clump of light, yellow-green fronds, which are in stark contrast to the deep purple-red stalks, this decorative fern is ideal for helping to illuminate a partially shaded border. It looks wonderful when planted en-masse, but it will also offer diversity in both colour and texture when teamed with other shade-lovers.

How to care for Athyrium otophorum var. okanum:

Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost into the planting hole. Remove dead foliage in spring ytaking care not to damage the newly emerging fronds.

Eventual height:

0.8m

Eventual spread:

Position:

Light shade / shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

This fern is deciduous so all its fronds will die back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again each spring.