Dryopteris erythrosora
£5.00
Red Shield Fern
Hardy semi-evergreen fern with copper coloured new fronds emerging in spring and through the growing season. Fronds grow in tight clumps and turn a shiny dark green and grow to 75cm. Shade or semi-shade in good quality garden soil.
| aspect | shade to semi-shade |
|---|---|
| evergreen? | evergreen |
| height & spread | H 40-80cm, clump to 60cm in 3 years |
| Soil | moist |
| availability | Limited |
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