Above the foliage grow small slender stems which carry spike clusters of thin

if grown in pots it needs to be watered regularly during dry spells

flower beds or borders

contrasting beautifully with the clusters of large

Athyrium 'Red Beauty' Alstroemeria 'Gaspard' Above the foliage grow smallAthyrium niponicum 'Red Beauty' is a unique form of deciduous Japanese painted fern. A broad, low growing hardy fern that has silver green foliage and contrasting red stems and veins and in the summer, the fern is lightly fragranced. This plant has a non spreading habit and is best suited as groundcover or in a shaded border. Plant in moist, well drained soil. Keep in partial or full shade and out of direct sunlight, to avoid scorching. Prefers sandy