Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Ghost - Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Ghost - Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Ghost
Japanese Painted Fern
Indeed, this item did not withstand the delivery and arrived in very poor condition, and it did not withstand being planted in the ground. Very poor, complaint already stipulated by phone during the delivery.
Nicolas L., 28/02/2023
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Description
Athyrium 'Ghost' is a variety of Lady Fern that stands out for its beautiful silver-green foliage with a frosted appearance, its rather upright habit, and its improved tolerance to dry soils. Its fronds display metallic reflections ranging from pale blue-grey to silver on a green apple background. The colour is enhanced by purple veins and stems on mature plants. A good size for an Athyrium, this hybrid variety grows into a beautiful bright clump, perfect for enhancing cool woodlands.
The Lady Fern 'Ghost' belongs to the family Athyriaceae (Dryopteridaceae). It is a horticultural hybrid variety resulting from cross-breeding between two magnificent ferns, Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum and A. filix-femina, also known as the female fern. Generally slow-growing and slow to establish in the garden, this fern will reach about 60 cm (24in) in height with a spread of 45-50 cm (18-20in). Once well-established, it becomes robust. The above-ground, deciduous vegetation forms in spring and disappears in winter.
Athyrium 'Ghost' forms a clump with a slightly spreading habit from a central point. The mature fronds, 35 to 55 cm (14 to 22in) long, are bipinnate, almost horizontal, triangular, and toothed. The rachis (central vein) and secondary veins have a purple hue, especially on mature plants. The fronds are pale green and widely covered with bluish and silvery areas. This variety has a trailing, scaly, reddish-brown rootstock.
Plant Athyrium 'Ghost' in humus-rich soil that is preferably moist, neutral to slightly acidic, and well-drained. It is primarily a plant for filtered light or partial shade, where it will reach its full potential in cool woodlands. It also thrives in rockeries with rich soil and partial shade, where it can reach impressive dimensions over time. It pairs beautifully with Corydalis, hostas, Actaeas, Solomon's seals, lily of the valley, brunneras, and trilliums. It adapts well to cultivation in large pots, in shade, with a regular application of fertiliser.
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Athyrium
niponicum var. pictum
Ghost
Athyriaceae
Japanese Painted Fern
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Planting and care
Plant Athyrium niponicum Ghost in humus-rich soil, that is moist to fresh, neutral to slightly acidic, but well-drained. The foliage will tend to deteriorate and dry out if the soil becomes too dry. This perennial will thrive in not too dense shade or in a semi-shade. It prefers a sheltered situation away from strong winds. If one wishes to accelerate the growth of this plant, it is essential that it is planted soil that remains moist throughout the season. Its growth will then go from slow to almost fast. The foliage slowly dries out from November onwards, but it should not be cut before the end of March, as it protects the stump. During the first year of cultivation, it is necessary to ensure young plants are watered to help them to establish. This fern may be susceptible to rust.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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