Dryopteris erythrosora
"Copper shield fern"
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Description
Spice up the shade with the cinnamon tones of this copper shield fern, Dryopteris erythrosora. Having won an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can look forward to exceptional performance from this plant if you have the right spot for it. This beautiful fern will turn a cool and shaded part of the garden into lush space to relax with its spectacular fronds. Lasting through spring and summer, Dryopteris erythrosor starts with new fronds in that enticing burnt orange colour, which then gradually mature to deep green as the season progresses.
Low maintenance Dryopteris erythrosora grows up to around 60cm tall and wide once established, making this an easy and effective gap filler. The fronds of this shade-loving Bukler Fern will die back in winter when the plant becomes dormant. You can cut back the foliage of Dryopteris erythrosor in late autumn or early spring to make way for fresh new growth. It’s fully hardy so there’s no need to worry about it over winter, just look forward to a repeat show the following year. This tactile plant attracts ground insects that will overwinter in its clump forming base, while also offering a cool retreat during summer.
In the past, the cross-section of fern stems was said to bear the name of Christ, and thus provided protection from goblins and witches.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Dryopteris erythrosora
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, copper, orange
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Pots -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sandy -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Dryopteris erythrosora roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Copper shield fern" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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