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...
2 litre pot
£19.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
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.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum Lady in Red:
Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. In cold areas in late autumn protect the crown of the plant with a dry mulch of straw or bracken. It can take a 2-3 years for these ferns to mature and develop the striking red stems.
Please note:
This fern is deciduous so all its fronds will die back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again each spring.
