Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair)
Incredibly attractive, Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair) is a deciduous fern, almost evergreen in mild areas, with broadly triangular fronds composed of many small fan-shaped segments. Emerging in late winter to early spring, the new fronds display a charming salmon flush before maturing to fresh spring green.
Incredibly attractive, Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair) is a deciduous fern, almost evergreen in mild areas, with broadly triangular fronds composed of many small fan-shaped segments. Emerging in late winter to early spring, the new fronds display a charming salmon flush before maturing to fresh spring green. The branching rhizome is creeping, gradually supporting a colony of elegant evergreen fronds. Hardy and very ornamental, this fern is a desirable addition to the shade garden that it will slowly carpet with softness and reliable beauty.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90 cm).
- A part to full shade lover, it is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn in summer. Avoid water-logged sites.
- Excellent choice for shady beds and borders, underplanting roses and shrubs, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and containers.
- Virtually disease free. Deer resistant.
- Remove damaged fronds before new growth starts. Propagate by spores. Resents being divided – large size divisions re-establish readily, but not the small ones.
- Native to China and the Himalayas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Adiantum – Maidenhair Ferns |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | SpringSummerFallWinter |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |