Description of Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'

Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' is a Japanese painted fern with a silvery sheen and darker veins. It’s ideal for damp shade near bog gardens.

Appearance

It forms a neat clump of arching fronds, usually 30 to 50cm tall. Colour is strongest in light shade with steady moisture. It spreads slowly, so it stays controlled.

Care Guide

Keep it damp and out of hot sun.

• Sun: Shade to light shade.
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil.
• Water: Keep consistently damp.
• Mulch: Mulch yearly to hold moisture.
• Tidy: Remove old fronds in late winter.

It looks best where you can see frond detail close up.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens on the shadier edge. It pairs well with hostas, primulas, and woodland grasses.

Avoid places where water sits over the crown.

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