Pearly White Painted Fern

Requires full or partial shade in a moist soil.

Pearly white painted fern. Pictum pearly white displays long pointed ivory green triangular fronds that arch down in a pleasing cascade. Plant to depth of original container. Pearly white japanese painted fern grows 15 to 18 tall and wide and is hardy in zones 4 to 9. Gradually spreads to form an elegant ground cover.

It grows 15 high and wide. It combines nicely with hostas coral bells solomon s seal groundcovers and other shade lovers. Pearly white japanese painted fern sold out a creamy white form of japanese painted fern that glows in the shade each frond is highlighted with white centers and light green edges compact and clumping in form can be used as a smaller fern in shady borders. Athyrium niponicum pictum pearly white.

Plant it in the shade as direct sunlight can burn the foliage however it will make a beautiful focal point with dark hostas or other dark leaf plants. Japanese painted fern is a lot different from the plain green ferns that many gardeners are most familiar with such as the interrupted fern osmunda claytoniana true to its name japanese painted fern is more colorful offering triangular silvery leaves called fronds technically that sport an arching habit. As if that were not exciting enough they also have grayish green in them as. 50 x 50cm approx.

Fronds with light green edges and a white center give pearly white an ivory green appearance that blends well with other perennials without being too white or too much of a contrast. Athyrium niponicum pictum pearly white japanese painted fern pearly white position. Excellent for mass plantings rock gardens containers in woodlands and naturalized landscapes. Water thoroughly before planting.

This selected form has fronds with light green edges and a white centre giving it an ivory green appearance. 8 12 t x 20 24 w athyrium niponicum pictum the pearly white painted fern is just about as creamy as japanese painted fern can get. The japanese painted fern is known for its great attributes. Japanese painted fern pearly white.

Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic loose richly organic soil. Plant it in organically rich well drained soil. Japanese painted fern is an elegant groundcover that spreads by rhizomes rather than forming a crown. Athyrium pearly white is a japanese painted fern without the usual purple overlay giving it a creamy white glow in the shade garden.

Ideal for front of borders and pond margins.