Dryopteris erythrosora - P13

Description
The Japanese shield fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is a decorative design element in the garden with its feathery, medium green leaf fronds. The copper-brown shoots are an interesting detail. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy fern reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * copper-brown shoots * decorative feathery fronds

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Japanese shield ferns are medium green, pinnate. Copper-brown shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese shield fern has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese shield fern sets beautiful accents together with: Elephant's ears, Caucasian forget-me-not.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Use
Solitary, woodland edge, undergrowth, shade