Dryopteris erythrosora - 'Prolifica' (Copper Shield Fern, Dryopteris)

Type Herbaceous flower, Fern, Deciduous
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Golden Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Dryopteris erythrosora:
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting


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