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Japanese painted fern | Athyrium niponicum Metallicum

    Description

    Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Metallicum’) is a striking foliage plant, ideal for adding colour and texture to shaded areas of the garden. This hardy fern is loved for its unusual blue-green fronds, flushed with maroon and silver tones that deepen and change as the season progresses, creating long-lasting interest.

    Perfect for part to full shade, the Japanese painted fern thrives where many flowering plants struggle, making it a great choice for woodland-style borders, damp shady beds, or alongside ponds in reliably moist soil. Its medium growth rate allows it to establish steadily without becoming invasive.

    As a foliage-only fern with no flowers, Athyrium niponicum ‘Metallicum’ provides structure and ground cover, helping to soften hard edges and blend planting schemes. Its intricate fronds also offer useful shelter at ground level, supporting a more natural, wildlife-friendly garden.

    Japanese painted fern | Athyrium niponicum Metallicum

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      Striking blue and silver foliage fern that brightens shaded garden spaces year-round.

      £22

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Brings striking blue-green and silver foliage to shady spots
      • Thrives in damp, shaded borders and beside ponds where others struggle
      • Medium growth gives steady cover without becoming invasive
      • Delicate fronds add ground-level shelter that supports wildlife-friendly gardens

      Striking blue and silver foliage fern that brightens shaded garden spaces year-round.

      Description

      Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Metallicum’) is a striking foliage plant, ideal for adding colour and texture to shaded areas of the garden. This hardy fern is loved for its unusual blue-green fronds, flushed with maroon and silver tones that deepen and change as the season progresses, creating long-lasting interest.

      Perfect for part to full shade, the Japanese painted fern thrives where many flowering plants struggle, making it a great choice for woodland-style borders, damp shady beds, or alongside ponds in reliably moist soil. Its medium growth rate allows it to establish steadily without becoming invasive.

      As a foliage-only fern with no flowers, Athyrium niponicum ‘Metallicum’ provides structure and ground cover, helping to soften hard edges and blend planting schemes. Its intricate fronds also offer useful shelter at ground level, supporting a more natural, wildlife-friendly garden.

      Product Details
      • Plant Type: Garden Ferns
      • Height: 20 cm to 40 cm
      • Flower Colour: Blue/Green - This fern has no flowers; admired for its blue-green and silver fronds
      • Flowering Months: This fern does not produce flowers; grown for its foliage
      Care Instructions

      Sunlight: Japanese Painted Fern thrives in part to full shade, making it perfect for shaded gardens or indoor spaces without direct sunlight.

      Watering: Keep the soil consistently damp but avoid waterlogging. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot and maintain healthy growth.

      Position: Plant in a sheltered spot to protect the delicate fronds from harsh winds and extreme weather.

      Maintenance: Remove old or damaged fronds as needed to keep the fern looking tidy and encourage new growth.

      Growth: This medium-growing fern adds beautiful color and texture over time with minimal care.

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      Ordering & delivery


      Some products are ready for immediate dispatch, while others are sold for a later delivery period so that they can reach you in good condition and at the right point in the growing season.

      The expected delivery period for the product or variant you choose will be shown below the Add to basket button and again in the basket and checkout.

      30 litre plants and some larger items are sent by specialist pallet delivery rather than standard parcel.

      If your order contains products with different delivery timings, it may be split into more than one shipment. Plants or products that are ready for immediate dispatch will normally be sent first, while later-season plants will be sent when they are ready. This helps us send live plants at the appropriate point in the season and in suitable condition to travel.

      For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

      Delivery costs

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      Current standard charges for mainland UK include:

      • £5.95 Standard Delivery
      • £49.95 Specialist Pallet Delivery – used for 30 litre plants and certain other larger items and usually delivered within 4-15 working days. Where needed, we or the carrier will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date.

      Highlands & Islands delivery options are shown at checkout. Current charges are:

      • Royal Mail from £5.95
      • Parcel Force from £24.95
      • Specialist Pallet Delivery from £99.95 to £174.95

      The correct charge for your order and postcode will always be shown before you place your order. For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

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      Live plants and molluscs are perishable and are not suitable for routine returns once they have been prepared for dispatch.

      If there is a genuine issue on arrival, please contact us within 24 hours using the form on our Contact page, with your order number, photographs, and a short explanation.

      We will always review genuine issues carefully and fairly. Depending on the circumstances, the appropriate remedy may include a replacement, refund, or partial refund where appropriate.

      Please do not send anything back unless we have agreed this with you in writing first.

      For full details, please see our Refunds & Returns Policy.

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      Registered office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
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