Japanese ‘Painted’ — Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Japanese ‘Painted’ — Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Japanese ‘Painted’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Attracts: Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring an elegant, ethereal quality to your shaded borders and woodland planting schemes with this set of three or six 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.
'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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (suitable for all UK regions) |
| Attracts | Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Japanese ‘Painted’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.