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Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn fern)

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This elegant evergreen fern offers striking seasonal colour with new fronds that emerge coppery pink before maturing to glossy dark green, creating beautiful contrast in shady spots. The triangular fronds form neat, arching clumps that provide year round interest, as the foliage persists through mild winters. Thriving in moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter, it adapts well to partial or full shade, making it perfect for woodland gardens and shaded borders. Unlike many ferns, it shows good drought tolerance once established while remaining resistant to pests and diseases. The colourful new growth and low maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for adding texture and visual appeal to challenging shady areas.

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Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn fern)

Family of Trees: Dryopteridaceae

Habit: Semi-evergreen fern

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -15°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Toxic if ingested

Flowers or Berries: Non-flowering (spores)

Hardiness: H5 (Hardy in most UK winters)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)