If you fancy a fern with a funky twist, look no further than Athyrium 'Lady in Red'! Fresh green fronds adorn a ruby-red midrib, bringing a flash of contrasting colour to a shaded leafy area. Enjoy watching the fronds uncurl in spring every year, just imagine how completely fantastic those fresh leaves will look emerging from a carpet of spring bulbs like Scilla, Eranthis or Narcissus. Athyrium 'Lady in Red' is an extra swanky plant for shade, turn a dull space into a tranquil, beautiful spot to chill in during summer!   

Athyrium 'Lady in Red', also known as lady fern, is deciduous and will naturally die back in winter, but remaining leaves provide essential cover for hibernating wildlife so avoid the temptation to tidy it up straight away in autumn—instead, trim back any remaining fronds in early spring to make way for the spectacular spirals that will emerge. The red stems of Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' will be subtle in the first year while young, but become more vivid and chunky as the plant matures.