Set of 3 or 6 Lady Fern Athyrium Lady in Red Hardy Perennial Plants, Shade Garden Ready, Outdoor Fern, 11cm or 1L Root Ball

£20.99

PACK OF:

3 or 6 Hardy Lady Fern Athyrium 'Lady in Red' Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball


Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' is a stunning deciduous ornamental fern prized for its distinctive red stems and graceful, finely textured foliage. This shade-loving woodland fern brings elegant green fronds to any garden design and is widely regarded as one of the best ferns for UK gardens. A reliable, cold-hardy perennial, it returns year after year with minimal fuss.


What's Included:

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  • 3 or 6 established Lady Fern 'Lady in Red' plants, each grown in a 1 litre root-ball

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  • Plants are outdoor garden ready for immediate planting
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Growing Conditions:

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This shade-tolerant, moisture-loving fern thrives in partial shade to full shade, making it the ideal choice for north-facing gardens, planting under trees, and shady borders. It performs best in moist, damp soil and adapts readily to clay soil and acidic soil. A cold-hardy and winter-hardy perennial fern, it is fully frost resistant to –20°C and returns reliably year after year.


Planting Ideas:

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An incredibly versatile garden fern — use as a border plant, ground cover, or in rockery plantings. This decorative fern looks exceptional in cottage garden schemes, woodland garden settings, and flower beds. Plant alongside hostas and other shade-loving companion plants for a lush, layered effect. Also well suited to containers, pots, patios, and balconies, or grow as an indoor fern houseplant in a cool, bright room.


Care:

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A low-maintenance, easy-to-grow fern perfect for beginners. Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Plant in humus-rich soil in a sheltered, shaded position. Cut back old fronds in late winter or early spring to make way for fresh new growth. A wonderful choice for eco-friendly wildlife gardens.


Cultural Information:

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  • Botanical Name: Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'

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  • Common Names: Lady Fern, Lady in Red Fern

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  • Classification: Deciduous Perennial Fern

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  • Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–60 cm x 30–45 cm

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  • Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright to Arching Fronds

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  • Perfect For: Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Rockeries, Containers

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  • Foliage: Finely Textured Green Fronds on Distinctive Red Stems

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  • Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade

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  • Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich; Tolerates Clay and Acidic Soil

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  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy to –20°C

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  • Type: Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern

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  • Attracts: Beneficial Insects and Garden Wildlife
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Notes: This variety, 'Lady in Red', is named for its striking burgundy-red stems which provide a beautiful contrast against the soft green fronds throughout the growing season.

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