![]() ![]() Give it a place of honor in Zones 5 - 8.īrilliance Autumn Fern is hardy in zones 5-8. This is an evergreen fern that will reach 18 to 24" in a comfortably ferny setting. Try putting 'Key West' and 'Sapphire Pillows' next to each other and 'Brilliance' in front of them. Would shine if planted in front of and in between a large blue and large gold hosta. ![]() Like most Dryopteris it is drought-tolerant once established, and remains fresh after many of its companion shrubs show signs of wilting. New fronds greet the spring dressed in bright orange/salmon and rose tones, and it holds its color well into summer before turning an appropriately shiny green. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Reddish frond color often returns in autumn after first fall frost. Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance Autumn fern prefers light to full shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils with adequate drainage. ![]() It begins as a bright orange before its fronds transform into a mature deep green color. Basically, just provide water as needed so the soil never becomes bone dry but be careful not to overwater. The foliage is what makes this fern so popular. Once established, autumn fern care is minimal. This is a popular fern for ground cover and foundation planting. New growth appears bright orange before maturing into a dark green. Brilliance™ Autumn Fern adds a shower of intense and lustrous color wherever needed in partial to fully shaded garden sites. 'Brilliance' is noted for its particularly attractive spring frond color which, in comparison to species plants, is brighter red and lasts longer into the spring. The Brilliance Autumn Fern is resistant to deer and rabbits. ![]()
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