Elegant Red and Silver Highlights for the Shade! So colorful it stands out even in deep shade! Often difficult to locate and always in demand, Japanese Silver-Painted Fern is a miniature treasure for the partly- to fully-shaded garden. Just 18 inches tall, it bears lush, finely-cut foliage of rich green, each frond marked with a central stem of bright crimson and silvery markings. The effect in a dark corner of the garden is quite dramatic!Easy to grow, this fern needs only moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Over time it forms substantial colonies, increasing the color show with each passing year! And although its weeping habit makes it look very delicate, it's one tough customer, withstanding poor weather and soil conditions beautifully.Space these plants about 18 inches apart in full to partial shade. Zones 4-9. This product can be purchased in the following collections: Shady Fern Collection (42613) Deer-Resistant Shade Garden Collection (42115) Bloomin' Shade Garden Collection (4211