Athyrium angustum forma rubellum ‘Lady in Red’
Blooming Time
Exposure
`Lady in Red’ is one of the very most spectacular, most significant, and most exciting fern selections ever made. `Lady in Red’ is noteworthy for its shiny brilliant burgundy-red leaf stalks – which are visible from a long distance and offer exceptional contrast against the crisp green, lacy textured leaflets which they carry. `Lady in Red’ is a superior specimen fern and high contrast companion to many companion plants.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2½'
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Special Characteristics
Features
Brilliant burgundy red leaf stalks visible from a long distance, exceptional contrast against crisp green lacy leaflets.
Landscape Value
Specimen, companion, accent, or massed as a ground cover.
Care
Watering:
`Lady in Red' Lady Fern is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
`Lady in Red' Lady Fern needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
`Lady in Red' Lady Fern is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.