Copper Shield Fern Dryopteris Erythrosora

Copper Shield Fern Dryopteris ErythrosoraArchitectural foliage, refined texture & dependable performance in shade, choose from a curated selection of hardy ferns designed to bring depth, movement & year round structure to gardens with limited sunlight. You can choose from a diverse range of evergreen, semi evergreen & deciduous ferns, each offering a distinct leaf shape, texture & seasonal colour. From bold architectural forms with glossy, strap like or holly shaped fronds, to finely divided

Architectural foliage, refined texture & dependable performance in shade, choose from a curated selection of hardy ferns designed to bring depth, movement & year-round structure to gardens with limited sunlight.

You can choose from a diverse range of evergreen, semi-evergreen & deciduous ferns, each offering a distinct leaf shape, texture & seasonal colour. From bold architectural forms with glossy, strap-like or holly-shaped fronds, to finely divided woodland ferns with copper, gold, silver or burgundy-toned new growth, this collection covers everything from classic woodland planting to exotic, jungle-style displays. Mature sizes typically range from compact rock-garden forms at 20–30 cm to large statement ferns reaching over 1 m tall, making them suitable for shaded borders, understory planting, containers, courtyards, stonework edges & woodland gardens.

Each plant is supplied as a fresh, well-established 2L rootball, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost for strong root development & reliable garden performance. Larger and more mature than starter plants or plugs, these ferns arrive fully rooted, well branched & outdoor garden ready, allowing them to settle quickly and deliver immediate foliage impact. Naturally resilient, long-lived & low maintenance, hardy ferns are ideal for creating calm, layered planting schemes that improve with age.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Ferns, Woodland Ferns, Shield Ferns, Lady Ferns, Holly Ferns
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 20 cm–1.2 m tall × 20 cm–90 cm wide (type dependent)
• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Ferns (Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen or Deciduous)
• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Courtyards, Rockeries
• Foliage Interest: Glossy, Feathered, Variegated, Metallic or Textured Fronds
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Unfurling Fronds, Summer Structure, Year-Round Texture
• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil Preference: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy Woodland Perennials
• Maintenance Level: Very Low (Tidy Old Fronds as Needed)

Garden Use: Architectural Foliage, Ground Cover, Shade Structure