Bring an elegant, ethereal quality to your shaded borders and woodland planting schemes with this set of three Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'. Prized for its stunning metallic, silvery-pewter fronds highlighted by deep burgundy-purple central veins, this Japanese Painted Fern is one of the most ornamental and sought-after shade-loving perennials available. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out and bring immediate impact to your garden.

'Pewter Lace' is a compact, clump-forming deciduous fern that thrives in the dappled light beneath trees and shrubs, or in any cool, sheltered spot where other plants may struggle. Its delicate, arching fronds unfurl in spring with rich colour that intensifies as the season progresses, providing months of visual interest from late spring through to autumn. Fully hardy and remarkably low-maintenance once established, it is an ideal choice for UK gardens.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' (Japanese Painted Fern)


• Each supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball


• Ready to plant out in borders, containers or woodland settings

Key Features:

• Striking silvery-pewter fronds with contrasting burgundy-purple midribs


• Ideal for shaded and partially shaded positions


• Fully hardy perennial — returns year after year


• Low-maintenance and easy to grow


• Perfect for underplanting, woodland gardens, borders and containers


• Attractive to garden wildlife

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'


• Common Names: Japanese Painted Fern, Pewter Lace Fern


• Classification: Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–40 cm x 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds


• Perfect For: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting, Containers


• Foliage Interest: Late Spring through Autumn


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (suitable for all UK regions)


• Foliage: Silvery Pewter with Burgundy-Purple Central Veins


• Attracts: Garden Wildlife

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position


• Enrich the planting area with organic matter or well-rotted compost


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system


• Apply a mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds


• Cut back old fronds in late winter before new growth emerges in spring