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Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica (Prolific copper shield fern)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica
Other names
Prolific copper shield fern, Buckler fern, Japanese rosy fern, Lacy autumn fern
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. erythrosora var. prolifica - D. erythrosora var. prolifica is a semi-evergreen fern with crisp, arching fronds that emerge coppery-bronze, maturing to green.
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Foliage
Flushed bronze in Spring; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica (Prolific copper shield fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. Will grow in full sun soil remains consistently moist. Tolerates dry shade but will need regular watering in the first year. Mulch well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
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 var. prolifica
Other names
Prolific copper shield fern, Buckler fern, Japanese rosy fern, Lacy autumn fern
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. erythrosora var. prolifica - D. erythrosora var. prolifica is a semi-evergreen fern with crisp, arching fronds that emerge coppery-bronze, maturing to green.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Foliage
Flushed bronze in Spring; Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica (Prolific copper shield fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. Will grow in full sun soil remains consistently moist. Tolerates dry shade but will need regular watering in the first year. Mulch well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
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 drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| 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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