Fern suggestions

Hi. I am in the process of ripping out some astilbes that have never done
well. I want to replace them next spring with some ferns, which are
normally a big success for me. Does anyone have a new love in the fern
department? Elsewhere, I already have a ton of Japanese painted ferns, and
a few 'Ghost' (a cross with the lady fern), so I don't want to repeat the
grayish-blue thing. In this bed I have 'Lady in Red', a red-stiped
athyrium, so I was thinking of perhaps something with reddish tints. Has
anyone tried the new autumn fern (forget the name) that's supposed to have
brighter new red fronds?  How about athyrium 'Branford Rambler'? My garden
generally goes dry in either July or August--I can provide enough water for
a typical fern but not a real moisture-lover like royal fern.
Thanks!
Nancy Stedman, NYC, zone 6 or so

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