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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) — dark green fronds finished by distinctive double-crested tips'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) — Best in part shade to shade with moist'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — well-drained soil and average water'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'+33

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) — dark green fronds finished by distinctive double-crested tips
'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) — Best in part shade to shade with moist
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — well-drained soil and average water
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf'
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — commonly referred to as 'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — is a refined foliage perennial for shade
'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) — where the leaflets divide into delicate double crests
'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) — The effect is subtle but memorable—lush
'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) — 'Crested Surf' matures to about 20 to 22 inches tall with a generous spread of 28 to 30
'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) — Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, it offers dependable perennial presence across a wide range of
'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) — where it pairs naturally with hostas and other shade companions while bringing a lighter
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — more intricate texture to the planting palette.<br><br>For best coloration and vigor
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — provided it is not allowed to dry out for extended periods
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — grow Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' in part shade to shade
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — It is adaptable to average
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple: leave the old fronds in place through winter

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