Athyrium niponicum Metallicum
€8.50
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Description
Athyrium niponicum ‘Metallicum’ is one of those plants that quietly steals the show. Its finely cut fronds shimmer with a silvery metallic sheen, washed with soft green and brushed with deep burgundy through the midrib — like a little piece of moonlight for the shadier corners of the garden. It’s elegant, hardy, and brilliant for adding texture where flowers aren’t the main event.
Why you’ll love it
- Gorgeous foliage colour that looks “lit from within” in dappled shade
- Perfect for shade planting under trees, along north-facing borders, or in courtyard gardens
- Low-maintenance and reliable, returning each spring with fresh new fronds
- Beautiful in pots too — especially paired with hostas, heucheras, and spring bulbs
Planting & position
- Light: Part shade to shade (best colour in dappled shade; avoid hot afternoon sun)
- Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Best for: Woodland-style borders, shaded beds, underplanting, pots in sheltered shade
Care guide
- Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially in dry spells and in containers
- Feeding: A mulch of leaf mould or compost in spring keeps it thriving
- Pruning: Tidy away tired fronds in late winter/early spring before new growth appears
- Hardiness: Very hardy in Irish gardens
Size & growth
- Height: Typically 30–45cm
- Spread: 30–45cm
- Habit: Clump-forming, slowly spreading over time
Looks lovely with
Hostas, heucheras, brunnera, hellebores, epimedium, and spring bulbs like snowdrops and narcissus — anything that enjoys similar shade and moisture.
Hostas, heucheras, brunnera, hellebores, epimedium, and spring bulbs like snowdrops and narcissus — anything that enjoys similar shade and moisture.
Bring a shaded corner to life
If you’ve a spot that feels a little flat, ‘Metallicum’ is the quickest way to add movement, texture, and that special silvery glow. Add a few and let them knit into a soft, lush understorey.
If you’ve a spot that feels a little flat, ‘Metallicum’ is the quickest way to add movement, texture, and that special silvery glow. Add a few and let them knit into a soft, lush understorey.
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