Athyrium ‘Godzilla’
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‘Godzilla’ has the lovely attributes of a regular Japanese painted fern but with nearly twice the height. It is thought to be a cross between Japanese painted fern and lady fern and forms robust clumps of arching silvery fronds with purple stems. It’s a standout in both form and color and combines nicely with numerous companions.
Details
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Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2½'
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Special Characteristics
Features
Is thought to be a cross between the Japanese painted fern and lady fern, showing large silvery fronds with purple stems.
Landscape Value
Impressive in size and packed with visual interest it can be used as a backdrop in wooded areas or as a companion to other shade-loving beauties.
Care
Watering:
'Godzilla' Japanese Painted 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:
'Godzilla' Japanese Painted 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:
'Godzilla' Japanese Painted 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.