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    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

    Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum (Pictum Group) [dwarf]

    Also Known As

    • Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum 'Dwarf'
    • Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Dwarf'
    • Japanese Painted Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf] plant details

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf] is a deciduous fern with blue, pink and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: athyriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, pink and variegated
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This strain seems to be a true genetic dwarf. The ever-popular Japanese Painted Fern, well known for the elegant blending of silver and red-purple in the fronds. Among the general public this is probably the most in demand fern here at the nursery. These are spore grown with some fantastic color forms, color is somewhat dependent upon light levels; it will tolerate a surprising amount of sun.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf] plant

    How to Grow Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • pink
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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