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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