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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

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) — then remove them once the new spring growth reaches about 6 inches tall
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — a textural accent in shaded beds
'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) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright; best
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — and beautifully suited to gardens where foliage is the main event
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — It also provides elegant cut foliage for arrangements
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — dark green fronds finished by distinctive double-crested tips; similar in spirit to the
'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) — 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) — well-drained soil and average water; it grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 28-30 inches
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant; distinguished by its sculptural fronds and softly
'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) — is a refined foliage perennial for shade; dark green fronds finished by distinctive
'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) — Similar in spirit to the traditional Japanese Painted Fern; making it substantial enough
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — distinguished by its sculptural fronds and softly animated texture; is a refined foliage

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