Pruning guide
How to prune athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red'
Best time
Late autumn to early winter after fronds have died back fully
How often
Once annually in late autumn or winter
Technique
Cut all fronds to within a few centimetres of the ground once they have gone brown and died. Compost the debris. No further cutting is needed until the following autumn.
More athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' care
- How to prune northern lady fern — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' care guide
- Common athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' problems & fixes
- How to propagate athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red'
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Pruning athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' — FAQ
When should I prune athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red'?
Late autumn to early winter after fronds have died back fully. Cut all fronds to within a few centimetres of the ground once they have gone brown and died. Compost the debris. No further cutting is needed until the following autumn.
How often does athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' need pruning?
Once annually in late autumn or winter. Athyrium 'Lady in Red' is a deciduous lady fern that dies back to the ground each winter, making pruning very simple. Cut all fronds down to the base in late autumn or early winter once they have fully died back. New red-stemmed growth emerges each spring without any further intervention.
How do you prune athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red'?
Cut all fronds to within a few centimetres of the ground once they have gone brown and died. Compost the debris. No further cutting is needed until the following autumn.