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Athyrium niponicum (Mett.) Hance Japanese painted fern · Ornamentals · bred by Hansen Hans A

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Variety description

10 August 2026

A perennial plant 50–60 cm in height and 60–90 cm in width. The fronds have a silvery-gray shade, purple petioles and central veins; in the spring, young leaves have a more intense purple color. The main morphological feature of the variety is the double crested leaf tips.

The plant is deciduous, characterized by vigorous growth and forms a dense rosette. It possesses high winter hardiness in USDA zones 3–8 and resistance to diseases and pests. It is used in landscape design for decorating shaded gardens, borders, mixed borders, and container plantings.

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Countries of admission

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Hansen, Hans A. 501 Developed the variety
Applicant
Walters Gardens, Inc. 583 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Walters Gardens, Inc. 583 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 16602729
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  1. Application filed 26 November 2019
  2. Registered 11 May 2021
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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