Dryopteris erythrosora dwarf (Dwarf copper shield fern)

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

Bronze, Flushed pink in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

General care

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds.

Propagation methods

Division, Spores

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Monthly care advice

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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