Overview

Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' is a fern in the genus Anisocampium, part of the Athyriaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' grows best in full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders and ground cover. It is native to Japan and Korea.

About

Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' is a cultivar of the lady-fern genus Athyrium, which includes about 180 species of terrestrial ferns found worldwide. This cultivar grows to approximately 0.3 metres in height and thrives in full shade. It prefers moist but well-drained or wet soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to a variety of garden settings where shade and moisture are available.

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About the genus

Athyrium (lady-fern) is a genus of about 180 species of terrestrial ferns, with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is placed in the family Athyriaceae, in the order Polypodiales.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anisocampium

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Wet

Exposure

Shade

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Fern

Height

0.3 m

Suggested uses

Shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders, ground cover

Native to

Japan, Korea

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace'

Cultivation

Prefers moist, well-drained soil in shaded areas; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds in early spring

Propagation

Division in spring

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