Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Metallicum' main image

Japanese Painted Fern

Genus: Athyrium
Species: niponicum
Variety: pictum 'Metallicum'
Plant Type: Deciduous Fern

The 'Japanese Painted Fern' is one of our most popular ferns with it's striking silvery grey fronds combined with the wine red mid-rib. It's easy to grow in dappled shade, in the ground or in a pot. From Japan and East Asia.