{"product_id":"col-9cm-dry-ery","title":"3 Dryopteris Erythrosora Copper Shield Fern Pots, 9cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDryopteris erythrosora, commonly known as the Copper Shield Fern or Japanese Shield Fern, is one of the most visually striking and dependable hardy ferns available for UK gardens. Celebrated for its spectacular seasonal colour display, this semi-evergreen fern produces vivid copper-red new fronds in spring that gradually mature to a deep, glossy green — creating a bold and ever-changing contrast that brings year-round interest to shaded planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e3 individually grown plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, each supplied in \u003cstrong\u003e9cm pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to plant directly into the garden, a mixed border, or a container scheme of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Dryopteris erythrosora plants in 9cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, garden-ready semi-evergreen ferns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for immediate planting in borders, containers, or woodland schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryopteris erythrosora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Shield Fern, Japanese Shield Fern, Autumn Fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen Fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm × 45–60 cm (conditions dependent)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Vase-shaped Perennial Fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade Borders, Woodland Gardens, Cottage Gardens, North-facing Gardens, Container Planting, Rockery, Groundcover beneath Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Frond Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid copper-red on emergence in spring, maturing to deep, glossy green through the season\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Shade to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, well-drained; tolerates damp and wet soil conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Semi-evergreen Fern — RHS Award of Garden Merit holder; fully hardy throughout most of the UK (RHS H5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking copper-red new fronds maturing to deep glossy green; semi-evergreen, holding foliage through most of the year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial to woodland wildlife and shaded garden ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Growing Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDryopteris erythrosora thrives in shaded and partially shaded settings, making it a natural fit for woodland gardens, north-facing borders, cottage gardens, and damp or moist corners of the garden where many other plants struggle. It performs particularly well in humus-rich, moisture-retentive soils and is tolerant of areas prone to wetness, earning its reputation as one of the most reliable moisture-loving ferns for UK growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely low-maintenance plant, it is well suited to both beginner and experienced gardeners. Its semi-evergreen habit means it holds its foliage through much of the year, providing structure, texture, and seasonal colour across multiple seasons. As an architectural and versatile fern, it works equally well as a border plant, a groundcover solution beneath trees and shrubs, a companion plant alongside other woodland species, or as a container or patio plant on a shaded terrace or rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This set contains 3 individually grown Dryopteris erythrosora plants, the Copper Shield Fern, supplied in 9cm pots and ready to plant straight into your garden or chosen planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":58201276776822,"sku":"COL-9CM-DRY-ERYX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_5c0867af-8fe6-49aa-8f12-b33297cbdbc0.png?v=1783086983","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-9cm-dry-ery","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}