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‘Ursula’s Red’ Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Ursula’s Red’): Silvery Leaves with Burgundy Band

‘Ursula’s Red’ Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Ursula’s Red’) has broad silvery leaves with a showy burgundy band at the center in spring. Can double in size in a single growing season, spreading from rhizomes. Deer may browse but it simply grows more fronds without lasting damage.

Care

Soil: Loose, fertile, moist.
Light: Light to full shade.
Soil: Well-drained, rich, moist, preferably humid.

Propagation & Problems

Divide in spring. Prone to rust.

Quick Reference

Height	1–3 ft.
Spread	1–3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate
Light	Full Shade
Moisture	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Features	Showy foliage
Foliage Color	Colorful/Burgundy
Uses	Beds, Borders, Ground Covers
Style	Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest
Type	Fern

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