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Lady fern 'Lady in Red'
The bed, 27 Sept 2026

Lady fern 'Lady in Red'

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'

A lady fern with lacy, bright green fronds on striking wine-red stems, which is where 'Lady in Red' gets its name. It's happiest in the shady part of the bed, with moist soil.

Leave the old fronds on over winter to protect the crown, then cut them away in spring as the new ones unfurl.

Part of the sheltered bed by the pond.

Common name
Lady fern 'Lady in Red'
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden
Soil
Garden soil with bark mulch
Options
Potential

Fine foliage for a shaded border or sheltered container, contrasting with broad-leaved plants.

From
Grown from a bare-root plant
Age
About 3 years
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £12

Care & updates

What to expect
Dies back or rests over winter and comes back strong in spring, flowering through summer. Flowers Jun–Aug.
Feeding
Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Balanced liquid feed, half strength

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