Add a touch of elegance and color to your shaded garden areas with Japanese Painted Fern, known for its striking silvery-green fronds accented with purple and burgundy hues. This perennial fern is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings, providing a vibrant and textured display year-round. These heirloom, GMO-free seeds are carefully selected for high germination, making them perfect for gardeners seeking ornamental, low-maintenance plants with a dramatic visual appeal.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-free
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Foliage Color: Silvery-green with purple and burgundy accents
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Plant Type: Perennial fern
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping, and spreading
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Blooming Season: Foliage ornamental; does not produce flowers
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Suitable For: Borders, woodland gardens, shaded areas, and containers
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to improve germination.
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Soil Requirement: Use well-draining, humus-rich soil with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover, as light aids germination.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings establish.
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Light & Temperature: Provide partial to full shade. Ideal temperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C).
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Germination Time: Seeds typically sprout within 3–6 weeks.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop strong roots and several fronds, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers with proper spacing.
