Go Back Fern Brilliance Autumn

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This selection is rapidly becoming one of the most popular garden ferns.  Its common name 'Brilliance Autumn Fern' refers to the lustrous orange color of the newly emerging fronds which seem to glow against the backdrop of the shiny, dark green, mature fronds.  The sori, which are produced in fall, are bright red. This fern is particularly nice when grown in woodland or Japanese gardens.  With suitable protection, the Autumn Fern is evergreen.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    This fern thrives in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil and part sun. The soil should remain moist but well-drained, though it will tolerate drier soils once it is established. Mulching plants in the winter will help to conserve moisture and keep weeds from taking hold there.

    Flower Color

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    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    2 ft.

    Good Companions

    Barrenwort-Bicolor (Epimedium x versicolor), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Foamy Bells (Heucherella ), Hosta (Hosta ), Rodgersia-Featherleaf (Rodgersia pinnata)

    Plant Height

    2 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    5-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Evergreen, Container, Mass Plant, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

    Grown for its attractive foliage

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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