Dryopteris Erythrosora ‘Brilliance’ Autumn Fern Plant 5.25″ Pot

Autumn Fern Brilliance: A Garden Gem for Shady Spaces

The Autumn Fern Brilliance is a rapidly growing favorite among garden enthusiasts, celebrated for its stunning foliage. This well-rooted plant, offered in a 5.25 inch pot, will quickly establish itself in your garden, providing an immediate visual impact compared to smaller starter plants. The Autumn Fern is particularly known for the lustrous orange color of its newly emerging fronds, creating a beautiful contrast against the backdrop of mature, dark green fronds, ensuring a dynamic and eye-catching display throughout the growing season.

This striking fern thrives in temperate climates and offers year-round interest, especially in milder regions where it can remain evergreen with adequate protection. Its adaptability makes it an excellent addition to various garden styles, including woodland and Japanese gardens. The bright red sori produced in the fall add another layer of visual appeal, extending its ornamental value well into the cooler months. With a mature height of 12-18 inches and a spread of approximately 24 inches, it fits perfectly into various garden settings, offering both ground cover and vertical interest.

One of the key benefits of the Autumn Fern is its ease of care. It prefers partial to full shade and medium watering, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Grown in a neutral soil pH, this perennial fern is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, ensuring its resilience across a wide range of climates. By choosing this well-rooted plant, you’re investing in a robust specimen that will flourish in your garden for years to come, adding beautiful texture and color.

Our plants are carefully grown and nurtured to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden. We take pride in offering plants that are not just liners but well-established specimens with robust root systems. When you receive your Autumn Fern Brilliance, you can be confident that you are planting a mature plant that will quickly integrate into your garden landscape. This fern is a perfect choice for adding texture, color, and visual interest to any shady garden space, enhancing its natural beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions about Autumn Fern Brilliance

• How big will the Autumn Fern get? The Autumn Fern typically reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spreads to about 24 inches, making it a great choice for various garden layouts.
• What kind of sunlight does it need? This fern thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for areas where other plants struggle to grow and adding lush greenery to darker spots.
• How often should I water it? It prefers medium watering; keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to ensure optimal growth.
• Is this fern suitable for my USDA zone? The Autumn Fern is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates and resilient in many regions.
• What if the plant arrives dormant or without leaves? During the fall and winter, the plant may be semi or completely dormant, meaning it may have no leaves. This is normal, and it will revive beautifully in the spring, ready for new growth.