PEARLY WHITE JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
ATHYRIUM NIP PEARLY WHITE
Athyrium niponicum 'Pearly White'
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PEARLY WHITE JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
Athyrium niponicum 'Pearly White' is a luminous variety of the Japanese Painted Fern that stands out for its unique, pale coloration. Unlike other painted ferns that feature heavy purple or burgundy tones, 'Pearly White' is characterized by nearly solid, silvery-white to light-green fronds. The lack of dark pigmentation gives it a soft, "pearly" appearance that is exceptionally effective at brightening up the darkest corners of a shade garden. It maintains a compact, mounding habit, with its delicate, feathery fronds providing a fine-textured look that contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved shade plants like hostas or brunnera.
For the most vibrant "pearly" effect, 'Pearly White' should be planted in a spot with partial to full shade, as too much direct sun can scorch the pale, sensitive foliage. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil that is well-drained and slightly acidic. Because it lacks the darker pigments that offer some protection from the sun, consistent moisture is especially important to prevent the edges of the fronds from browning during the heat of summer.
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| PLANT |
SIZE |
TYPE |
GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
| ATHYRIUM NIP PEARLY WHITE | con 1 | | 25 | 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)
