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Brilliance Autumn Fern - 1 Gallon
SKU:
575192
UPC:
052199237736
$19.99
- Brilliant coppery-red emerging fronds that mature to deep, glossy green
- Semi-evergreen fern with bold color interest from spring through fall
- Thrives in full to partial shade; adaptable to slightly drier soils once established
- Excellent for borders, containers, groundcovers, and woodland gardens
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’) is a vivid, semi-evergreen fern celebrated for its dramatic copper-red new growth that gradually deepens into rich, dark green foliage. More intensely colored than typical autumn ferns, this cultivar thrives in full to partial shade and provides lush textural contrast in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. It forms tidy clumps 18–24 inches tall and wide, spreading slowly via underground stems and offering reliable, low-maintenance beauty across seasons. Its adaptability to cool, shaded sites and resistance to deer and rabbits make it a standout foliage plant for shade landscapes.
Plant Overview
A semi-evergreen fern with coppery-red emerging fronds that mature to deeply cut, dark green foliage. Noted for brighter, more dramatic color than other selections of the species.
Light Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade. Performs best in dappled light to deeply shaded areas.
Watering & Moisture
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Avoid soggy conditions, but ensure consistent moisture in shaded environments.
Size & Growth Habit
Moderate growth, forming clumps 18–24 inches tall and about 18 inches wide. Spreads slowly by underground stems.
Hardiness & Zones
Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Semi-evergreen in mild climates.
Foliage & Seasonal Interest
Coppery-red new fronds in spring; mature to dark green. Bright red sori in fall provide added color interest.
Landscape Uses
- Woodland gardens and shaded borders
- Containers and mixed foliage planters
- Groundcover or edging in moist shade
- Japanese or naturalistic garden compositions
Soil & Planting
Prefers organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Can adapt to somewhat drier soils in cool, shaded areas.
Care & Maintenance
- Water deeply and regularly during establishment
- Maintain evenly moist soil once mature
- Fertilize during the growing season
- Cut back old fronds after new growth emerges in spring
Wildlife & Problem Solving
Deer and rabbit resistant; can help with erosion control in shaded areas.
Companion Plants
Complements Heuchera, Helleborus, Hosta, Pulmonaria, and Dicentra for layered shade garden plantings.
- Brilliant coppery-red emerging fronds that mature to deep, glossy green
- Semi-evergreen fern with bold color interest from spring through fall
- Thrives in full to partial shade; adaptable to slightly drier soils once established
- Excellent for borders, containers, groundcovers, and woodland gardens
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’) is a vivid, semi-evergreen fern celebrated for its dramatic copper-red new growth that gradually deepens into rich, dark green foliage. More intensely colored than typical autumn ferns, this cultivar thrives in full to partial shade and provides lush textural contrast in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. It forms tidy clumps 18–24 inches tall and wide, spreading slowly via underground stems and offering reliable, low-maintenance beauty across seasons. Its adaptability to cool, shaded sites and resistance to deer and rabbits make it a standout foliage plant for shade landscapes.
Plant Overview
A semi-evergreen fern with coppery-red emerging fronds that mature to deeply cut, dark green foliage. Noted for brighter, more dramatic color than other selections of the species.
Light Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade. Performs best in dappled light to deeply shaded areas.
Watering & Moisture
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Avoid soggy conditions, but ensure consistent moisture in shaded environments.
Size & Growth Habit
Moderate growth, forming clumps 18–24 inches tall and about 18 inches wide. Spreads slowly by underground stems.
Hardiness & Zones
Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Semi-evergreen in mild climates.
Foliage & Seasonal Interest
Coppery-red new fronds in spring; mature to dark green. Bright red sori in fall provide added color interest.
Landscape Uses
- Woodland gardens and shaded borders
- Containers and mixed foliage planters
- Groundcover or edging in moist shade
- Japanese or naturalistic garden compositions
Soil & Planting
Prefers organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Can adapt to somewhat drier soils in cool, shaded areas.
Care & Maintenance
- Water deeply and regularly during establishment
- Maintain evenly moist soil once mature
- Fertilize during the growing season
- Cut back old fronds after new growth emerges in spring
Wildlife & Problem Solving
Deer and rabbit resistant; can help with erosion control in shaded areas.
Companion Plants
Complements Heuchera, Helleborus, Hosta, Pulmonaria, and Dicentra for layered shade garden plantings.
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