Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' (Autumn Fern)

Autumn Fern 'Brilliance', Japanese Red Shield Fern 'Brilliance', Copper Shield Fern 'Brilliance'

This handsome coppery red selection is brighter red and significantly more dramatic than others in the species. A bold and beautiful choice for dappled sunlight to deeply shaded areas. Leaves mature to deeply cut, dark green. Easy to grow and adaptable to drier soils in cool, shaded locations. Spreads by underground stems. Semi-evergreen.

Plant Type Ferns
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' (Autumn Fern) | Autumn Fern 'Brilliance', Japanese Red Shield Fern 'Brilliance', Copper Shield Fern 'Brilliance' || This handsome coppery red selection is brighter red and significantly more dramatic than others in the species. A bold and beautiful choice for dappled sunlight to deeply shaded areas. Leaves mature to deeply cut, dark green. Easy to grow and adaptable to drier soils in cool, shaded locations. Spreads by underground stems. Semi-evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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