Come fall this beauty, known as "Red Wind" in Japan, gives our favorite H. 'Aureola' a run for its money. Most of the ribbon-like strap leaves turn a striking red, combining with the remaining chartreuse green leaves for a bold combination. It's just the thing to punctuate a shady border or mass along a pond to reflect the trees' autumn tints.
All Japanese Painted Ferns are not created equal and we are fortunate to have acquired this excellent selection, with reddish purple stems to 18 inches carrying striking pewtered foliage suffused with plum. Tastefully reflects the diminishing light of early evening in shaded beds and moist, humus-rich soil.