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Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in Red'

northern lady fern 'Lady in Red'

An upright, slowly-spreading, deciduous fern with erect to arching, bright red stems bearing lance-shaped leaflets on green fronds.

Synonyms
Athyrium angustum 'Lady in Red'
Athyrium niponicum 'Lady in Red'
see moreAthyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Woodsiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Athyrium are deciduous ferns with erect or creeping rhizomes bearing usually pinnate to tripinnate fronds, often of thin texture, and they are especially shade-tolerant

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in moist but free draining, neutral to acid soil in a lightly shaded site. Will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Colourful stems usually develop a year or two after planting and will be less prominant in deeper shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Can remove faded fronds in early winter or leave until spring before new growth emerges.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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