Buy Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'

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

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $16

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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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' is a Japanese painted fern with a twist. The fronds are beautifully presented in silver-greens with purple-red stems, however, the tips of the fronds are double crested providing an ethereal effect. A larger, vigorous cultivar for the middle of the shady border reaching heights of 22 inches and spreading up to 30 inches wide. Grow in rich, evenly moist soils. Rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.