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Dryopteris lepidopoda (Sunset fern)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dryopteris lepidopoda
Other names
Sunset fern, Dryopteris filix-mas subsp. khasiana, Dryopteris junlianensis, Dryopteris longistipes, Dryopteris nigra, Dryopteris taiwanicola
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. lepidopoda - D. lepidopoda is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with upright to slightly arching fronds, orange-pink to orange-red when young, then yellow, and maturing to dark green.
Dryopteris lepidopoda is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Orange, Flushed red, Flushed pink, Orange-red in Spring; Yellow-green, Flushed yellow, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
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 lepidopoda (Sunset fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, preferably acid to neutral loam in partial to full shade. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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 lepidopoda
Other names
Sunset fern, Dryopteris filix-mas subsp. khasiana, Dryopteris junlianensis, Dryopteris longistipes, Dryopteris nigra, Dryopteris taiwanicola
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. lepidopoda - D. lepidopoda is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with upright to slightly arching fronds, orange-pink to orange-red when young, then yellow, and maturing to dark green.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Orange, Flushed red, Flushed pink, Orange-red in Spring; Yellow-green, Flushed yellow, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Dryopteris lepidopoda (Sunset fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in cool, moist, preferably acid to neutral loam in partial to full shade. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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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