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Athyrium vidalii (Vidal's lady fern)
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3 hours care
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per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.7m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Athyrium vidalii
Other names
Vidal's lady fern, Japanese lady fern
Genus
Athyrium Athyrium
Species
A. vidalii - A. vidalii is a deciduous fern with upright to arching, purple-red stems bearing light to yellow-green fronds, red-flushed when young.
Athyrium vidalii is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Foliage
Yellow-green, Flushed red, Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green, Yellow-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
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Where to grow
Athyrium vidalii (Vidal's lady fern) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.7m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Bog garden
Cultivation
Plant in most, cool, lightly shaded sites. Will also grow in full sun given plenty of moisture. Useful marginal plant for bogs and ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Athyrium vidalii
Other names
Vidal's lady fern, Japanese lady fern
Genus
Athyrium Athyrium
Species
A. vidalii - A. vidalii is a deciduous fern with upright to arching, purple-red stems bearing light to yellow-green fronds, red-flushed when young.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Yellow-green, Flushed red, Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green, Yellow-green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
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Where to grow
Athyrium vidalii (Vidal's lady fern) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.7m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Bog garden
Cultivation
Plant in most, cool, lightly shaded sites. Will also grow in full sun given plenty of moisture. Useful marginal plant for bogs and ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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