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Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 2 Litre Pot

Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 2 Litre Pot

Dryopteris erythrosora
Beautiful semi-evergreen fern with distinctive coppery-red young fronds that mature to glossy green.
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Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
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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
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About Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 2 Litre Pot

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.

Plants well with

Our growers' picks to plant alongside Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern 2 Litre Pot for a fuller, longer-lasting display.