Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' - 2026

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' is an upright, deciduous cultivar of the lady fern celebrated for its vivid red to burgundy stems that contrast beautifully with its soft, finely divided light green fronds. The colour display becomes most noticeable a few years after planting, giving the plant a striking ornamental quality in shaded borders and woodland gardens. Forming elegant, slowly spreading clumps, this fern adds both texture and colour contrast to shaded planting schemes.

Thriving in moist, humus-rich soil, it prefers partial to full shade but can tolerate more sun if kept consistently watered. Hardy and reliable, it is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it easy to maintain. With its bold stems and graceful foliage, 'Lady in Red' is an excellent choice for woodland borders, shaded beds, containers, or as underplanting beneath trees and shrubs.