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Foliage colour
Foliage colour
Foliage style:
Fern-likeSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
60cm
40cm
Dryopteris erythrosora
Copper shield fern, Buckler fern
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Scientific family:
DryopteridaceaeType:
FernOrigin:
Asia: China and Asia: JapanLifecycle:
Semi-evergreenGarden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard, Japanese, woodland or formalPosition:
Underplanting or rockeriesSoil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalkpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
North, east, south or westExposure:
ShelteredGrowth rate:
SlowShape:
Clump/mound formingMaintenance:
Little or no maintenanceTime to maturity:
5-10 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
Dryopteris erythrosora is an extremely attractive semi-evergreen fern with triangular fronds that emerge as coppery red in spring and gradually mature to dark green. It grows best in moist, shady spots and is ideal for woodland planting or shady rock gardens. In colder areas the fronds will die back in winter.
The interesting colour supports planting in a shady area and works well with other ferns.
Dryopteris erythrosora prefers a moist location, but will tolerate dry shade if kept moist in its first year.
Calendar:
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Saw this used in a growing wall at RHS Tatton with a number of other ferns - looked stunning.
by Pete
Last updated 08 Jun 2012
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