Copper Shield Fern Dryopteris Erythrosora

Architectural foliage, refined texture & dependable performance in shade, choose from a curated selection of hardy ferns designed to bring depth, movement & year-round structure to gardens with limited sunlight.

You can choose from a diverse range of evergreen, semi-evergreen & deciduous ferns, each offering a distinct leaf shape, texture & seasonal colour. From bold architectural forms with glossy, strap-like or holly-shaped fronds, to finely divided woodland ferns with copper, gold, silver or burgundy-toned new growth, this collection covers everything from classic woodland planting to exotic, jungle-style displays. Mature sizes typically range from compact rock-garden forms at 20–30 cm to large statement ferns reaching over 1 m tall, making them suitable for shaded borders, understory planting, containers, courtyards, stonework edges & woodland gardens.

Each plant is supplied as a fresh, well-established 2L rootball, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost for strong root development & reliable garden performance. Larger and more mature than starter plants or plugs, these ferns arrive fully rooted, well branched & outdoor garden ready, allowing them to settle quickly and deliver immediate foliage impact. Naturally resilient, long-lived & low maintenance, hardy ferns are ideal for creating calm, layered planting schemes that improve with age.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Ferns, Woodland Ferns, Shield Ferns, Lady Ferns, Holly Ferns
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 20 cm–1.2 m tall × 20 cm–90 cm wide (type dependent)
• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Ferns (Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen or Deciduous)
• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Courtyards, Rockeries
• Foliage Interest: Glossy, Feathered, Variegated, Metallic or Textured Fronds
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Unfurling Fronds, Summer Structure, Year-Round Texture
• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil Preference: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy Woodland Perennials
• Maintenance Level: Very Low (Tidy Old Fronds as Needed)

Garden Use: Architectural Foliage, Ground Cover, Shade Structure

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
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