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.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
