Brilliance Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
Coppery-red new foliage is brighter and more dramatic than the species. Bold and beautiful choice for shady borders and woodland gardens. Leaves mature to deeply cut dark green. Spreads by underground stems.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows to 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall and 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2122 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Coppery-red new foliage is brighter and more dramatic than the species. Bold and beautiful choice for shady borders and woodland gardens. Leaves mature to deeply cut dark green. Spreads by underground stems.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows to 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall and 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2122 |
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