Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
If you fancy a fern with a funky twist, look no further than Athyrium 'Lady in Red'! Fresh green fronds adorn a ruby-red midrib, bringing a flash of contrasting colour to a shaded leafy area. Enjoy watching the fronds uncurl in spring every year, just imagine how completely fantastic those fresh leaves will look emerging from a carpet of spring bulbs like Scilla, Eranthis or Narcissus. Athyrium 'Lady in Red' is an extra swanky plant for shade, turn a dull space into a tranquil, beautiful spot to chill in during summer!
Athyrium 'Lady in Red', also known as lady fern, is deciduous and will naturally die back in winter, but remaining leaves provide essential cover for hibernating wildlife so avoid the temptation to tidy it up straight away in autumn—instead, trim back any remaining fronds in early spring to make way for the spectacular spirals that will emerge. The red stems of Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' will be subtle in the first year while young, but become more vivid and chunky as the plant matures.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, red stems
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sandy - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Pots - Sunlight
-
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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