Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 3 Litre Pot

AGM Winner Pet safe Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade H4 (-10 to -5°C) 0.5-1m × 0.5-1m Semi-evergreen Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing Moderate Growing Pot Grown

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RHS AGM Winner Pet Safe

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade

Hardiness

H4 (-10 to -5°C)

Mature size

0.5-1m tall × 0.5-1m wide

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Soil

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Aspect

North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Supplied as

Pot Grown

Growth rate

Moderate Growing

Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern

A stunning fern prized for its remarkable colour-changing foliage that brings seasonal drama to shaded areas. The unique copper-red new growth creates a striking contrast before maturing to rich glossy green, offering multi-season interest.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring brings the most spectacular display when vibrant coppery-red fronds unfurl, creating fiery tones. As summer progresses, fronds mature to lustrous deep green. Autumn sees older fronds develop bronze tints, providing additional seasonal colour before winter.

Key Features

Distinctive copper-red new growth
Glossy green mature fronds
Semi-evergreen foliage
Fully hardy to -15°C
Excellent autumn colour
Low maintenance

Perfect For

Woodland gardens, shaded borders, ferneries, and damp shady areas. Ideal for underplanting shrubs and trees or adding colour to challenging shaded spots. Excellent in containers for shaded patios.

Growing Tips

Plant in partial to full shade in moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. Mulch annually with leaf mould or compost. Water during dry spells. Remove old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges. Benefits from shelter from cold winds.

Looks Great With

Combines beautifully with hostas, heucheras, hellebores, and other shade-loving perennials. Stunning contrast with blue-leaved hostas or alongside white flowering astilbes and pulmonarias.

An outstanding fern choice offering exceptional colour interest throughout the growing season, perfect for bringing vibrancy to shaded garden areas.

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