Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium niponicum metallicum

Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium niponicum metallicumAn unusual and highly attractive fern with blue, green, maroon and silver foliage which changes gradually throughout the seasons Also known as the Painted Lady Fern Thrives in a sheltered spot and prefers partial or full shade Perfect for a shady corner of the garden or for underplanting trees and shrubs Brings colour, texture and year round interest to cottage or woodland planting schemes, streams, ponds and water gardens

coping well with the lingering frosts that can sometimes carry on through to Spring

So easy to grow

oversized leaves that bring a tropical feel to any space

Alocasia Melo thrives in tropical climates and brings a touch of the exotic indoors

can be eaten raw or cooked

Purple Birch is a relatively new hybrid

Exceptionally free-flowering and very easy to grow and maintain

Excellent used towards the front of beds

approximately 6-8kg in weight on compact semi-vining plants that display a resistance to powdery mildew

The glossy leaves of the tree are ovate and slightly serrated

Pennine Port Reddish purple with an amber centre

No pruning needed