{"product_id":"col-1l-jap-pai-fer-ath-pla","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium Pewter Lace Plants, Hardy Shade Perennial, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring an elegant, ethereal quality to your shaded borders and woodland planting schemes with this set of three Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'. Prized for its stunning metallic, silvery-pewter fronds highlighted by deep burgundy-purple central veins, this Japanese Painted Fern is one of the most ornamental and sought-after shade-loving perennials available. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out and bring immediate impact to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Pewter Lace' is a compact, clump-forming deciduous fern that thrives in the dappled light beneath trees and shrubs, or in any cool, sheltered spot where other plants may struggle. Its delicate, arching fronds unfurl in spring with rich colour that intensifies as the season progresses, providing months of visual interest from late spring through to autumn. Fully hardy and remarkably low-maintenance once established, it is an ideal choice for UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' (Japanese Painted Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReady to plant out in borders, containers or woodland settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking silvery-pewter fronds with contrasting burgundy-purple midribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded and partially shaded positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFully hardy perennial — returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePerfect for underplanting, woodland gardens, borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive to garden wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Painted Fern, Pewter Lace Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm x 30–45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring through Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (suitable for all UK regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery Pewter with Burgundy-Purple Central Veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnrich the planting area with organic matter or well-rotted compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCut back old fronds in late winter before new growth emerges in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":49930825597148,"sku":"COL-1L-JAP-PAI-FER-ATH-PLAX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":49930825629916,"sku":"COL-1L-JAP-PAI-FER-ATH-PLAX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_c99c5a3c-3c89-4b54-bc8a-3b5a99613378.png?v=1776387660","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-jap-pai-fer-ath-pla","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}