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'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum

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Overview

The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright, dark green fronds finished by distinctive double-crested tips. It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 28-30 inches wide. Best in part shade to shade with moist, well-drained soil and average water, it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Water Medium
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — is a refined foliage perennial for shade'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — this Proven Winners® selection adds an extra flourish at the tips of each frond'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — distinguished by its sculptural fronds and softly animated texture'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — then remove them once the new spring growth reaches about 6 inches tall'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Similar in spirit to the traditional Japanese Painted Fern+53

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.6666666–1.8333334 Ft.
Mature width
2.3333333–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — is a refined foliage perennial for shade
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — this Proven Winners® selection adds an extra flourish at the tips of each frond
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — distinguished by its sculptural fronds and softly animated texture
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — then remove them once the new spring growth reaches about 6 inches tall
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Similar in spirit to the traditional Japanese Painted Fern
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — It is adaptable to average
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — or a graceful thriller in containers where its crested fronds can arch above softer
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — well-drained soil and average water
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Best in part shade to shade with moist; then remove them once the new spring growth reaches
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — distinguished by its sculptural fronds and softly animated texture; is a refined foliage
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — a textural accent in shaded beds
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'; hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, it offers dependable
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, it offers dependable perennial presence across a wide range of
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Gardeners in wooded settings often find it especially useful
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 28-30 inches wide; gardeners in wooded settings
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — where it pairs naturally with hostas and other shade companions while bringing a lighter
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Best in part shade to shade with moist
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — making it substantial enough for the middle of a shaded border
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — commonly referred to as 'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern; maintenance is
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 28-30 inches wide
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — and beautifully suited to gardens where foliage is the main event

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