Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' ~ PW® Crested Japanese Painted Fern
Crested Japanese Painted Fern is a striking high-contrast deciduous fern with twisting shimmering silver fronds with double crested tips and red centers giving it a ‘ruffled look’. Best color with part shade and rich, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Crested Surf is virtually disease and pest free. *Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting inside. Type: Fern Height: 1.5' - 2' Spread: 2' - 2.5' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Part Shade, Full Shade Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Multi-Seasonal MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Will turn brown if the soil dries out. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Blue Zinger, Hosta I