Athyrium nipponicum x ''Ghost''
Ghost Painted Fern
- Cross between Painted Fern and Lady Fern
- Rigidly upright and stately
- Ghostly silverfish-gray-green foliage
- Lights up dark spots in the landscape
- Tight form gives a formal look to the garden
- Great in groups or as a backdrop to hosta
- Category: Fern, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Ghost Painted Fern
- Size: #1 -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$26.00
This superb cross between Painted Fern and Lady Fern will create a sensation in your garden by taking the best of both plants and creating a garden masterpiece. Rigidly upright and stately, this fern boast fronds of ghostly silverfish-gray-green foliage that will light up even the darkest landscape spot. Its tight form gives a formal look to the garden adding a look of neatness that dresses up the whole area around where it's planted. Use it in groups for a great effect or as a backdrop for Hosta creating an excellent mix of color and textures.
Growing Tips for Athyrium nipponicum x ''Ghost''
Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Best sited in sheltered locations. Best silvery frond color occurs in light shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out.