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Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf (Dwarf copper shield fern)
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf
Other names
Dwarf copper shield fern, Dryopteris erythrosora 'Compacta', Dryopteris erythrosora var. compacta
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. erythrosora dwarf - D. erythrosora dwarf is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern with broadly ovate, bi- or tripinnate fronds and red young spores (sori). Fronds are bronze- to copper-pink when young turning semi-glossy and dark green with age.
Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Spreading
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Flushed pink, Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf (Dwarf copper shield fern) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grows in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. Will grow in full sun if soil remains moist. Tolerates dry shade if watered regularly in first growing season and mulched well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf
Other names
Dwarf copper shield fern, Dryopteris erythrosora 'Compacta', Dryopteris erythrosora var. compacta
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. erythrosora dwarf - D. erythrosora dwarf is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern with broadly ovate, bi- or tripinnate fronds and red young spores (sori). Fronds are bronze- to copper-pink when young turning semi-glossy and dark green with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Flushed pink, Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf (Dwarf copper shield fern) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grows in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. Will grow in full sun if soil remains moist. Tolerates dry shade if watered regularly in first growing season and mulched well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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