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Japanese Painted Fern 'Ursula's Red' (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red')

Ursula's Red
Red coloration
Frond detail
Clump

Overview

'Ursula's Red' is a striking cultivar of Japanese Painted Fern, selected for its intense burgundy-red coloration on the stipes, rachises, and midribs, contrasting with silvery-green fronds.

Taxonomy

Family:	Dryopteridaceae
Genus:	Athyrium (uh-THEE-ree-um)
Species:	niponicum var. pictum
Cultivar:	Ursula's Red

Description

Fronds are triangular, bipinnate, 30–45 cm long. The metallic silver-green blade is accented by deep red-purple stems and midribs. Color is most vivid in spring and cool weather.

Habitat and Cultivation

Same as species: moist, rich soil in shade. Hardy zones 4–9. The red color intensifies with some morning sun. Divide clumps in spring to maintain vigor.

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