Brilliance autumn fern
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Brilliance' autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a fern for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist soil of most types. New fronds open a bold copper-red, and the plant is evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on how cold your winter gets. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Halcyon hosta, Little brown jug, and Christmas fern.