Lady ‘in Red’ — Deciduous Perennial Fern, 11cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lady ‘in Red’ — Deciduous Perennial Fern, 11cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lady ‘in Red’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 11cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Perennial Fern
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Attracts: Beneficial Insects and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 11cm pots
The detail
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' is a stunning deciduous ornamental fern prized for its distinctive red stems and graceful, finely textured foliage. This shade-loving woodland fern brings elegant green fronds to any garden design and is widely regarded as one of the best ferns for UK gardens. A reliable, cold-hardy perennial, it returns year after year with minimal fuss.
This shade-tolerant, moisture-loving fern thrives in partial shade to full shade, making it the ideal choice for north-facing gardens, planting under trees, and shady borders. It performs best in moist, damp soil and adapts readily to clay soil and acidic soil. A cold-hardy and winter-hardy perennial fern, it is fully frost resistant to –20°C and returns reliably year after year.
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 filix-femina 'Lady in Red' |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Upright to Arching Fronds |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich; Tolerates Clay and Acidic Soil |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy to –20°C |
| Attracts | Beneficial Insects and Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Rockeries, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lady ‘in Red’ 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 11cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.