Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Short 18-24"
Minus icon Spacing Plant 18" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Not Applicable
Minus icon Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade
Minus icon Growing Zones 5-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Fern erythrosora 'Brilliance Autumn'
Ferns are perfect for the shade garden. Lacy fronds soften the texture of other go-to shade classics like Hosta, Astilbe and Tiarella. Always welcome in a naturalized setting, Ferns like a woodland setting with loamy soil with lots of leaf mold. Most are fine with acidity making them perfect near evergreens. The native range of this species is China to Temp. E. Asia
Fern / Dryopteris erythrosora prefers a moist, humus-rich soil. Allow foliage to remain over the winter to create a natural mulch. Ferns require very little feeding; too much fertilizer can burn their roots and damage the plant. You can apply a light layer of organic compost or a very mild, slow-release fertilizer in the spring if your soil is poor, but it is not required for color. Providing the fern with a bit of morning sun rather than deep shade helps bring out the richest and most vibrant colors in the new foliage. Clip off dead and damaged fronds in the spring. Rarely requires division, but if desired can be divided in spring or fall once large enough to have two or more crowns.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
