{"product_id":"athyrium-niponicum-red-beauty-japanese-painted-fern-silver-burgundy-shade-fern-deer-resistant-woodland-perennial-3-5-pot","title":"Athyrium niponicum ‘Red Beauty’ | Japanese Painted Fern in 3.5” Pot | Silver \u0026 Burgundy Shade Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd elegant texture and dramatic foliage color to your shade garden with \u003cstrong\u003eAthyrium niponicum ‘Red Beauty’\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese Painted Fern known for its shimmering silver-gray fronds accented by deep burgundy-red stems and veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy deciduous fern forms graceful arching clumps that brighten woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and moist landscape areas. Its unique metallic foliage creates beautiful contrast alongside hostas, heuchera, astilbe, and bleeding hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose ‘Red Beauty’\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking silver foliage with burgundy-red accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant arching, vase-shaped habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in moist shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for woodland borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eAthyrium niponicum ‘Red Beauty’\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Japanese Painted Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous perennial fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Spread: 18–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Silver-gray with burgundy-red stems and veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Preference: Rich, organic, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright arching clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodland gardens, shade borders, moist garden beds, groundcover mass plantings, container gardens, erosion control in shaded spaces, cottage and fern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Planting Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBleeding Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrunnera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Forest Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not soggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmend soil with compost or leaf mold for best growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from harsh afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old fronds in early spring before new growth appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as a healthy live plant in a 3.5” pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth stage varies depending on season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packaged for moisture retention and safe transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Plantingpartners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499692585092,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/9.52-2026-05-06T211257.099.jpg?v=1783666494","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/athyrium-niponicum-red-beauty-japanese-painted-fern-silver-burgundy-shade-fern-deer-resistant-woodland-perennial-3-5-pot","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}