Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' (Alpine Wood Fern) – Hardy Fern (2L Pot)

A hardy woodland fern grown for architectural foliage and dependable structure in a shaded garden.

'Jurassic Gold' is one of the golden toned wood ferns, unfurling warm new fronds in spring that settle to green as the season goes on. It builds into a strong clump that gives depth and movement to a border where sunlight is short.

Each plant is supplied as a fresh, well established 2L root ball, grown in peat free compost. They are larger and more mature than plugs, so they arrive fully rooted and ready to go straight into the ground or a pot.

Hardy ferns like this are long lived and resilient, and they improve with age. Plant in partial to full shade in soil that holds moisture, and tidy the old fronds away when they tire.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Alpine wood fern, Jurassic Gold fern
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Our source gives a range for these hardy ferns rather than a figure for this one: 20cm to 1.2m tall and 20cm to 90cm wide, depending on the fern.
• Growth Habit: Clump forming
• Perfect For: Shaded borders, understorey planting, containers, courtyards, stonework edges and woodland gardens
• Foliage: Gold toned new fronds maturing green, deeply divided
• Flowering Time: None. Ferns carry no flowers and spread by spores.
• Planting Position: Partial shade to full shade, sheltered from wind in soil that stays moist. Grows well in a container.
• Soil Type: Moist, humus rich soil that drains freely.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy. It comes through a British winter outdoors without protection.
• Maintenance: Very low. Tidy old fronds away as needed.
• Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
• Type: Hardy woodland fern