Japanese Painted Fern 3.5” Pot Burgundy Silver Shade Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’ Deer Resistant Woodland Perennial

Add bold color and elegant texture to your shade garden with Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’, a stunning Japanese Painted Fern featuring dramatic burgundy-red fronds brushed with shimmering silver accents. This compact deciduous fern is prized for its vibrant foliage, low-maintenance care, and excellent performance in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. Its soft arching habit creates beautiful contrast with hostas, heuchera, astilbe, and other shade-loving perennials.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Regal Red’

• 🍷 Rich burgundy-red foliage with silver highlights
• 🌿 Elegant arching vase-shaped habit
• 🦌 Deer and rabbit resistant
• 🌧️ Thrives in moist shade gardens
• 🪴 Perfect for containers and woodland borders
• ❄️ Hardy and easy to maintain

🌱 Plant Details

Common Name: Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Scientific Name: Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’
Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Soil: Rich, organic, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Growth Habit: Upright arching clump
Format: 3.5” pot

🌿 Ideal Garden Uses

✔ Woodland gardens
✔ Shade borders
✔ Moist garden beds
✔ Groundcover plantings
✔ Container gardens
✔ Erosion control in shaded spaces
✔ Cottage and fern gardens

🌸 Recommended Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Hosta
• Heuchera
• Astilbe
• Bleeding Heart
• Brunnera
• Epimedium
• Toad Lily

🌿 Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
• Add compost or organic matter for best growth
• Protect from harsh afternoon sun
• Trim old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges
• Mulch annually to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

📦 Shipping Information

• Ships as a healthy live plant in a 3.5” pot
• Growth stage varies depending on season
• Carefully packaged for moisture retention and safe delivery
• Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping