Description
About the Plant
Lady in Red is a beautiful deciduous fern grown for its delicate green fronds and striking burgundy-red stems. The red stems create a dramatic contrast against the fresh green foliage and give the plant a graceful, almost fountain-like appearance.
It is particularly beautiful in a woodland or shade garden, where the red stems stand out among darker green foliage.
Where to Plant It
Lady in Red is especially suited to:
– 🌿 Woodland gardens
– 🌿 Shady borders
– 🌿 Under trees
– 🌿 Along shaded paths
– 🌿 Moist garden areas
– 🌿 Rain gardens
– 🌿 Containers in shady locations
It combines particularly well with hostas, heucheras, astilbes, bleeding hearts and other woodland plants. Monrovia
Care
Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during the first year after planting. It prefers organically rich soil but can tolerate somewhat drier conditions once established.
Give it protection from strong wind because the delicate fronds can be damaged. Old fronds can be removed in late fall or early spring before the new growth emerges. Prides Corner Farms
Why I Like It
The burgundy-red stems are what make this fern special.
Unlike many shade plants that rely almost entirely on green foliage, Lady in Red adds a subtle color accent without being overpowering. It would be particularly effective planted in groups among darker green ferns, hostas or beneath trees.
