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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Crested Surf'

Also Known As

  • Crested Surf Japanese Painted Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' plant details

Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a deciduous fern with blue, burgundy, green and purple foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Crested Surf'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Athyrium niponicum ’Crested Surf’~ A spreading mound of spectacular color zones of burgundy, grey & dark green with added double crested tips. Plant in afternoon to light shade for best affect. 20-24 inches tall. Zones 3 to 8; Deciduous.

Gardening facts about Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' plant

How to Grow Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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