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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) — '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) — 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) — commonly referred to as 'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern

'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — where the leaflets divide into delicate double crests

'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The effect is subtle but memorable—lush

'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) — It also provides elegant cut foliage for arrangements

'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) — more intricate texture to the planting palette.<br><br>For best coloration and vigor

'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) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright; best

'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) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple: leave the old fronds in place through winter

'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) — provided it is not allowed to dry out for extended periods

'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — Similar in spirit to the traditional Japanese Painted Fern; making it substantial enough

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Athyrium niponicum

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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