How do you take care of autumn ferns?

When caring for an autumn fern you want to make sure that you have it in a well-draining soil. These plants enjoy the shade and like to have damp soil. Make sure that your soil never goes bone dry.

Is autumn fern an evergreen?

Autumn fern is an evergreen shrub.

How much sun can Autumn fern take?

The autumn fern is mostly a shade plant but can take up to 2hrs of sunlight.

Do autumn ferns die back?

In warm climates, the autumn fern will stay evergreen. While in colder conditions the plant will slowly die back and become semi-evergreen while maintaining some foliage.

Does Brilliance autumn fern spread?

Yes but only through its underground root system.

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

Attractive foliage
Low maintenance
Evergreen
Cold Hardy

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Size

1 Gallon

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The Dryopteris Autumn Fern shrub is an unparalleled option for a vibrant fern ground cover or landscape border. It is easy to grow and the fern thrives in a variety of planting sites.

Its new fronds reveal themselves in striking shades of orange red that change to copper-red before maturing to the lush deep green it maintains through the summer season. The Autumn Fern’s growth process is both beautiful and breathtaking and a real treat to watch!

This unique dwarf fern is known as an accent fern and is an excellent choice for ground covers or borders in any shade garden or landscape. The Autumn fern perennial plant is perfect in so many ways!

DRYOPTERIS AUTUMN FERN CARE

The Autumn Brilliance Fern grows best in part shade to full shade and does not react well to hot full sun. Shield the fern if planted in an area in any kind of sunlight. It is drought tolerant once established.

The evergreen fern performs best in moist, rich, deep, well-drained, organically supplemented soils. It will do best in slightly acidic, wet soils that are consistently moist soils. Drier soils will not be able to maintain the bright orange fern.

It can be planted in pots to give that porch or patio the perfect accent. The bright red leaves that look a copper color stand out tremendously in woodland gardens and containers alike. Then the Dryopteris erythrosora brilliance autumn ferns leaves turn to a shiny dark green and will compliment your landscape.

The Autumn fern grows best across the United States in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. The Autumn fern size can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide making it a perfect small plant. It is extremely low maintenance and easy to care for. The ornamental fern also has excellent pest and disease resistance.

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Botanical Name

Dryopteris erythrosora

Sunlight
Full Shade

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
18 in

Mature Height
1.5-2 ft

Growing Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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08/01/2021

Larry A.

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

07/27/2021

Sharon B.

Just disappointed in the appearance/size of the plant.

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

06/26/2022

Perfect Plants

Hi Sharon. We appreciate your feedback and will pass the comments along to management. Hope your Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub is thriving. Take care!

07/18/2021

Janis

Transplanted them (5) into the woods out back and they’re doing great. I am sure to buy a lot more!

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

06/26/2022

Perfect Plants

Janis, we're happy to hear your Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub has made itself at home in your yard. Your continued support means everything to us. See you around .

04/14/2021

Doug

Autumn Fern was a gift for a neighbor. Showed up fast, was packed securely & it looked great! This was my second order from Perfect Plants. They are my favorite online nursery.

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

06/21/2022

Perfect Plants

Such a thoughtful gift from a great neighbor. We are thrilled that you chose us for our Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub order and hope you're doing well. See you around.

11/30/2020

Anonymous

Beautiful, healthy plants. Always packaged so well. Need more.

Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub

06/20/2022

Perfect Plants

Thank you for your feedback and Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub order! Take care!

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