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Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'

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Overview

The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving perennial. Its new fronds unfurl in striking shades of orange-red, maturing to deep green. This deciduous fern typically reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil in zones 5-9 and is excellent for adding color to woodland settings. It's resistant to pests and diseases, offering low-maintenance appeal in any garden.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Fern, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — coppery-pink hue before maturing into a deepBrilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — It's resistant to pests and diseases, offering low-maintenance appeal in any gardenBrilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — Its new fronds unfurl in striking shades of orange-red, maturing to deep greenBrilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — It thrives in moist, well-draining soil in zones 5-9 and is excellent for adding color toBrilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — This deciduous fern typically reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches wideBrilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — This fern is distinguished by its young fronds that emerge in a striking+1

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern, Ground cover
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — coppery-pink hue before maturing into a deep
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — It's resistant to pests and diseases, offering low-maintenance appeal in any garden
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — Its new fronds unfurl in striking shades of orange-red, maturing to deep green
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — It thrives in moist, well-draining soil in zones 5-9 and is excellent for adding color to
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — This deciduous fern typically reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — This fern is distinguished by its young fronds that emerge in a striking
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — is a noteworthy selection for any landscape design due to its vibrant display of color and
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