'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum)
Introducing Crested Surf, the first perennial fern to join the Proven Winners lineup, adding a fresh wave of beauty to your shade garden. With its rich, silvery-green foliage, Crested Surf resembles the classic Japanese Painted Fern, but with a delightful twist—each frond features double-crested tips, creating a unique, textured look that catches the light in captivating ways. A vigorous and taller variety, Crested Surf is perfect for filling the middle of your border, providing lush, dramatic interest. Thriving in moist, shady areas, this fern is an ideal addition to bring both elegance and depth to your garden all season long.
- 20-22 inches tall and 28-30 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full shade (4 or less hours daily)
- Space plants 28-30 inches apart for best results
- Maintains silvery green foliage spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, as a focal point and landscapes
- Resists rabbits
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
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'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum)
Introducing Crested Surf, the first perennial fern to join the Proven Winners lineup, adding a fresh wave of beauty to your shade garden. With its rich, silvery-green foliage, Crested Surf resembles the classic Japanese Painted Fern, but with a delightful twist—each frond features double-crested tips, creating a unique, textured look that catches the light in captivating ways. A vigorous and taller variety, Crested Surf is perfect for filling the middle of your border, providing lush, dramatic interest. Thriving in moist, shady areas, this fern is an ideal addition to bring both elegance and depth to your garden all season long.
- 20-22 inches tall and 28-30 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full shade (4 or less hours daily)
- Space plants 28-30 inches apart for best results
- Maintains silvery green foliage spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, as a focal point and landscapes
- Resists rabbits
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
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Introducing Crested Surf, the first perennial fern to join the Proven Winners lineup, adding a fresh wave of beauty to your shade garden. With its rich, silvery-green foliage, Crested Surf resembles the classic Japanese Painted Fern, but with a delightful twist—each frond features double-crested tips, creating a unique, textured look that catches the light in captivating ways. A vigorous and taller variety, Crested Surf is perfect for filling the middle of your border, providing lush, dramatic interest. Thriving in moist, shady areas, this fern is an ideal addition to bring both elegance and depth to your garden all season long.
- 20-22 inches tall and 28-30 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full shade (4 or less hours daily)
- Space plants 28-30 inches apart for best results
- Maintains silvery green foliage spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, as a focal point and landscapes
- Resists rabbits
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
