Dryopteris erythrosora buckler fern

Position partial shade Soil moist, humus rich soil Rate of growth slow growing Hardiness fully hardy This striking deciduous fern has triangular shaped fronds, which are coppery red when young and slowly mature to dark green. One of our recommended plants, it needs plenty of moisture and contrasts beautifully with evergreen ferns and other woodland plants. Garden care Incorporate lots of well rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. Cut back decayed fronds in winter to allow new growth to emerge.