Spice up the shade with the cinnamon tones of this copper shield fern, Dryopteris erythrosora. Having won an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can look forward to exceptional performance from this plant if you have the right spot for it. This beautiful fern will turn a cool and shaded part of the garden into lush space to relax with its spectacular fronds. Lasting through spring and summer, Dryopteris erythrosor starts with new fronds in that enticing burnt orange colour, which then gradually mature to deep green as the season progresses.  

Low maintenance Dryopteris erythrosora grows up to around 60cm tall and wide once established, making this an easy and effective gap filler. The fronds of this shade-loving Bukler Fern will die back in winter when the plant becomes dormant. You can cut back the foliage of Dryopteris erythrosor in late autumn or early spring to make way for fresh new growth. It’s fully hardy so there’s no need to worry about it over winter, just look forward to a repeat show the following year. This tactile plant attracts ground insects that will overwinter in its clump forming base, while also offering a cool retreat during summer.