- Botanical name: Dryopteris erythrosora
- Common name: Buckler fern
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Semi-evergreen
Bronze
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
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).
How to grow Dryopteris erythrosora
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Dryopteris erythrosora and wildlife
Dryopteris erythrosora has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dryopteris erythrosora poisonous?
Dryopteris erythrosora has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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