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Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance'

Also Known As

  • Dryopteris erythrosora 'Red Radiance'
  • Radiance Autumn Fern
  • Red Radiance Autumn Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 18"-30"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance' plant details

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance' is an evergreen fern with green and red foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Coppery red new growth. Evergreen.
Vigorous growing Autumn fern with new red fronds aging to glossy green triangular fronds. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 5 to 8. Height: 18” to 30”. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance' plant

How to Grow Dryopteris erythrosora 'Radiance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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