Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Dryopteris erythrosora is a striking semi-evergreen fern. Its triangular-shaped fronds have a copper tint when young and slowly mature to dark green.

For best results grow Dryopteris erythrosora in moist soil in partial shade. It works well alongside other evergreen ferns and woodland plants. Mulch annually with well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost to mimic the woodland conditions it's used to. Cut back old fronds in winter to make way for new growth. Dryopteris erythrosora has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Dryopteris and wildlife

Dryopteris has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Dryopteris poisonous?

Dryopteris has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Dryopteris erythrosora
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