Professional Growing Information I discovered the Japanese painted fern last year. Bought 6. Love how they turned out so went to get more and discovered a lot of hybrid choices. Now own red beauty, ghost, lady in red, Godzilla, autumn and Jurassic golden AND of course the crested surf. Have 3. We live in a wooded area. Have lots of hostas but am switching to the ferns. The crested surf is easy to raise and has a slight twist to their leaves and their signature crest on end of leaf. Brand new for2020.Love it!
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 20" - 22"
Spread: 2'4" - 2'6"
Height: 51cm - 56cm
Spread: 71cm - 76cm
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Details
20 - 22 Inches28 - 30 Inches28 - 30 Inches51cm - 56cm71cm - 76cm71cm - 76cmFeatures
Perfect foliage plant for shade! Looks similar to traditional Japanese Painted Fern, but the tips of fronds are double-crested. Plant in the middle of the border!
Resists:RabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:20 - 22 Inches 51cm - 56cmSpacing:28 - 30 Inches 71cm - 76cmSpread:28 - 30 Inches 71cm - 76cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerMaintenance Notes:Grow in moist soil in light to partial shade for best coloration. Leave old fronds on the plant until new fronds are 6 inches tall in spring.
'Crested Surf' Athyrium niponicum USPP 33,057, Can PBRAF -
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Dean, Wisconsin, United States, 4 years ago
2 Recipes
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Part Shade to Shade96"Pot SizeLayout shows 1/2 of window boxWhat you'll need:
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