{"product_id":"japanese-painted-fern","title":"Japanese Painted Fern – Silver Foliage Shade Perennial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Painted Fern: Silver-Toned Texture for Shady Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten a shaded border with the cool, luminous foliage of Japanese Painted Fern. Soft, arching fronds blend silver and blue-green tones with burgundy-purple stems and dark central ribs, creating intricate color without relying on flowers. Its low, mounding form makes it an inviting foreground plant for layered woodland beds and shady garden paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a cluster beneath a leafy canopy, its silvery fronds contrasting with broad green hosta leaves or colorful heucheras. Tuck it along a shaded walkway where you can appreciate the delicate texture up close, or use it in a container in a sheltered outdoor spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Japanese Painted Fern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, blue-green, and burgundy tones bring subtle color to shaded spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, mounding form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching fronds add a graceful layer at the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-garden versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to woodland gardens, shaded edging, and sheltered containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered planting potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with hostas and heucheras for contrasting leaf shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradual spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can form colonies in favorable growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8 for in-ground growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade; light shade supports the best frond color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest location:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot protected from harsh exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a \u003cstrong\u003e1-gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e plant. Container size describes the nursery size, not mature height or spread. Allow room for the fronds to arch outward as the plant develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a shaded, sheltered location with humus-rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist and do not allow it to dry out, while maintaining good drainage. Moist soil is not the same as standing water: avoid persistently waterlogged planting spots. If clumps need dividing as they develop, do so in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Japanese Painted Fern to bring delicate texture and cool-toned foliage to your shaded garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52508221833496,"sku":"PER-FER-JAP-NA-1G","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/iStock-92163972.jpg?v=1786458836","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/japanese-painted-fern","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}