Fern Dryopteris Erythrosora Brilliance

Common Name: Autumn Fern, Japanese Red Shield Fern

This selection is rapidly becoming one of the most popular garden ferns. Its common name 'Brilliance Autumn Fern' refers to the lustrous orange color of the newly emerging fronds which seem to glow against the backdrop of the shiny, dark green, mature fronds. The sori, which are produced in fall, are bright red.

This fern is particularly nice when grown in woodland or Japanese gardens. In mild areas or with suitable protection, the Autumn Fern is evergreen.

Height:

2.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Foliage

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America