Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Elevate your space with the Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern, a striking plant that brings dramatic color to gardens and homes. Its herbaceous perennial nature means beautiful violet-red fronds, edged in silver, return year after year. This fern thrives in partial to full shade, offering its best foliage color when shielded from intense sun. The elegant fronds are perfect for cut arrangements, adding soft texture and lasting color. Ideal for containers or as an attractive houseplant, it grows to a mature height and spread of 24 inches, requiring consistent moisture for optimal growth.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Mature Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Exceptional Color Contrast
- Reliable Deer Resistance
- Superior Shade Performance
Who should skip it
- High Moisture Dependency
- Winter Dormancy Period
- Slow Establishment Rate
Key Specs
Mature Height
24 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Hardiness Zone
04
Light Needs
Full shade, Partial shade
Water Needs
High
Soil Type
Organically rich, well-drained soil
Life Cycle
Perennial
Scientific Name
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'
Features
- Striking violet-red and silver variegated foliage
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for containers and houseplants
- Foliage ideal for cut arrangements
- Dramatic coloration
- Grows up to 24 inches tall and wide
- Thrives in partial to full shade
- Herbaceous perennial life cycle
What customers say
The Regal Red Fern is celebrated for its exceptional design and unique coloration, featuring vibrant silver and deep red tones that truly elevate shaded garden spaces. While some customers noted initial concerns about plant size or health upon arrival, the overwhelming sentiment highlights the plant's reliable quality and hardiness once established. It proves to be a robust, low maintenance addition, consistently offering beautiful color and texture year after year, often exceeding expectations.
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