hybrid painted fern
Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'
Overview
The Hybrid Painted Fern (Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury') is a stunning addition to any garden. It features unique fronds of shimmering, dusty blue foliage with grey-green midribs and pinkish-purple stems. With a maintained height of 10-16", it's a perfect accent for some height in your landscape. It does best when planted in moist, well-drained soil and in part to full shade for the best foliage colour. This stunning foliage is remarkably long-lasting and turns colour throughout the season. Perfect for shaded and woodland gardens, the Hybrid Painted Fern is an amazing addition that will make your garden come alive.
Care Guide
Watering
Hybrid painted fern (Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury') likes moist soil, so water it when the top inch of soil feels dry. This typically requires watering around once a week or every other week. During hotter weather, you may need to water it more frequently. When watering, thoroughly moisten the soil and allow it to drain. Avoid overwatering, as too much moisture can lead to root rot. Additionally, misting the leaves periodically can help keep the leaves hydrated.
Light
Hybrid painted fern (Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury') should receive between 4 to 6 hours of direct, filtered sunlight each day. This can be achieved by placing the fern near an east- or south-facing window, or in an area that receives dappled morning sunlight such as near a porch or patio, or in a garden that is partially shaded with trees or tall shrubs. The needs of the fern may change with the season, so you may need to adjust the amount of sunlight it receives accordingly.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
Hybrid painted fern (Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury') should be pruned once per year, preferably in springtime just after the plant becomes actively growing again. Light pruning can be done to remove any dead, wilted, or discolored fronds. Hard pruning should only be done to reduce the overall size of the plant but should also be done in the early spring. Be sure that no more than 1-third of the plant is pruned away to ensure the health and longevity of this fern.
Propagation
Division
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