Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’ | Japanese Painted Fern | Burgundy Silver Shade Fern | Deer Resistant Woodland Perennial | 3.5” Pot

Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’ | Japanese Painted Fern | Burgundy Silver Shade Fern | Deer Resistant Woodland Perennial | 3.5” Pot

Sale price  $45.00 Regular price  $98.00
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Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’ | Japanese Painted Fern | Burgundy Silver Shade Fern | Deer Resistant Woodland Perennial | 3.5” Pot

Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’ | Japanese Painted Fern | Burgundy Silver Shade Fern | Deer Resistant Woodland Perennial | 3.5” Pot

Sale price  $45.00 Regular price  $98.00

Add bold color and elegant texture to your shade garden with Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’, a stunning Japanese Painted Fern featuring dramatic burgundy-red fronds brushed with shimmering silver accents.

This compact deciduous fern is prized for its vibrant foliage, low-maintenance care, and excellent performance in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. Its soft arching habit creates beautiful contrast with hostas, heuchera, astilbe, and other shade-loving perennials.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Regal Red’

  • 🍷 Rich burgundy-red foliage with silver highlights
  • 🌿 Elegant arching vase-shaped habit
  • 🦌 Deer and rabbit resistant
  • 🌧️ Thrives in moist shade gardens
  • 🪴 Perfect for containers and woodland borders
  • ❄️ Hardy and easy to maintain

🌱 Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’
  • Common Name: Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
  • Plant Type: Deciduous perennial fern
  • Mature Height: 12–18 inches
  • Mature Spread: 18–24 inches
  • Foliage Color: Burgundy red and silver-gray
  • Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
  • Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
  • Soil Preference: Rich, organic, well-draining soil
  • Hardiness Zones: 4–9
  • Growth Habit: Upright arching clump

🌿 Ideal Garden Uses

✔ Woodland gardens
✔ Shade borders
✔ Moist garden beds
✔ Groundcover plantings
✔ Container gardens
✔ Erosion control in shaded spaces
✔ Cottage and fern gardens

🌸 Recommended Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

  • Hosta
  • Heuchera
  • Astilbe
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Brunnera
  • Epimedium
  • Toad Lily

🌿 Care Tips

  • Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
  • Add compost or organic matter for best growth
  • Protect from harsh afternoon sun
  • Trim old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges
  • Mulch annually to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

📦 Shipping Information

  • Ships as a healthy live plant in a 3.5” pot
  • Growth stage varies depending on season
  • Carefully packaged for moisture retention and safe delivery
  • Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping

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