Copper Shield Fern – Stunning Copper and Green Foliage for Shaded Gardens

Bring colour, texture, and year-round interest to shaded garden spaces with the beautiful Copper Shield Fern. Also known as Dryopteris Erythrosora or Autumn Fern, this elegant fern is prized for its striking copper-red young fronds that gradually mature into rich glossy green foliage, creating a stunning multi-tonal display throughout the growing season.

Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and courtyard planting, this hardy fern forms a neat clump of arching fronds that adds structure and movement to the garden. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and provides long-lasting ornamental value in areas where many flowering plants struggle. Supplied in a healthy 2L pot, ready to establish quickly and enhance your garden.

Available as:
• Copper Shield Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora) – 2L Pot

SPECIFICATIONS

• Item Type: Garden Fern
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial Fern
• Variety: Copper Shield Fern
• Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora
• Common Names: Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern, Copper Shield Fern
• Pot Size: 2L Pot
• Foliage Colour: Copper-Red New Growth, Mature Glossy Green Fronds
• Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Mature Height: Approx. 60cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 60cm
• Growth Habit: Clump Forming, Arching
• Soil Type: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy Perennial

KEY FEATURES

• Attractive copper-red young fronds
• Glossy green mature foliage
• Excellent for shaded and woodland gardens
• Provides year-round texture and structure
• Easy-care and low-maintenance plant
• Ideal for borders, containers, and courtyards
• Supplied as a healthy established 2L plant

CARE TIPS

• Plant in partial shade or full shade
• Grow in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Water regularly during dry periods
• Apply mulch annually to retain moisture
• Remove damaged fronds in spring if required
• Avoid prolonged dry conditions

PERFECT FOR

• Woodland gardens
• Shaded borders
• Courtyard gardens
• Patio containers
• Fern collections
• Low-maintenance planting schemes

Copper Shield Fern is a reliable and elegant fern that combines unique copper-coloured new growth with lush green mature foliage. Its beautiful seasonal colour changes and easy-care nature make it a standout addition to any shaded garden.

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