- Common Name: Prolific copper shield fern
- Position: Full shade, Partial shade, North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing, Sheltered
- Soil: Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Hardiness: H4 - Hardy through most of the UK
- Habit: Evergreen, Bushy
- Height & Spread: 60cm × 40cm
A selected from of D.erythrosora with red tinted glossy new fronds. This majestic fern forms a large clump growing up to 60cm in height and spread. and thrives in good light and moist soil. It is evergreen in a mild winter. Very highly recommended and easy to grow.
Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica
How to plant and care for ferns
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