GODZILLA PAINTED FERN
ATHYRIUM GODZILLA
Athyrium niponicum Pictum 'Godzilla'
photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
GODZILLA PAINTED FERN
Athyrium 'Godzilla' is a massive, structural hybrid that lives up to its name by reaching much larger proportions than the typical Japanese Painted Fern. It forms a gargantuan, arching mound of silvery, tri-pinnate fronds with distinct purple to dark-red midribs, creating a shimmering effect in the shadows. It combines the intense coloration of its parentage with a vigorous, "king-sized" growth habit, often reaching three feet in height and spreading even wider. Its sheer scale makes it an ideal focal point for the back of a shade border, where it provides a prehistoric, architectural texture that smaller ferns simply cannot match.
To support its rapid growth and substantial size, 'Godzilla' should be planted in a spot with part to full shade and plenty of room to expand. It thrives in moist, fertile, and well-drained soil that is rich in composted organic matter; because of its large surface area, it can lose moisture quickly and requires consistent watering to prevent wilting. While it is a tough and reliable grower, providing a location protected from high winds is essential to keep its long, heavy fronds from snapping.
con 1:
Nice Foliage. Full Pot.
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| PLANT |
SIZE |
TYPE |
GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
| ATHYRIUM GODZILLA | con 1 | | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
