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Athyrium Niponicum Metallicum | Painted Fern
Athyrium Niponicum Metallicum | Painted Fern

Athyrium Niponicum Metallicum | Painted Fern

SKU: RH30004958
9cm pot
£10.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£22.99 £32.97 £7.66 each
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6 × 9cm pots
£44.99 £65.94 £7.50 each
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2 litre pot
£19.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£44.99 £59.97 £15.00 each
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Standard £5.99

Overview

The deeply cut, golden-green fronds of this elegant, deciduous fern, are flushed with silver and purple, which create a slightly ethereal quality. 'Metallicum' is an excellent companion for shade-loving woodlanders, where it will offer soft contrast to richer greens. It works well in pots and containers too - perfect for a partially shaded patio or courtyard garden.

Specifications

  • Position: full or partial shade
  • Soil: moist, fertile, neutral to acid soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould or garden compost into the planting hole. In cold areas in late autumn protect the crown of the plant with a dry mulch of straw or bracken.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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