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Dryopteris erythrosora  (Autumn Fern)

Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)

Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Narrative Description:

The beautiful copper-pink colour of the newly emerging leaves glows against the backdrop of the shiny, dark green, mature fronds. The sori, which are produced in Autumn, are bright red.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Can be used in a variety of situations, from courtyard to Japanese style garden.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 50 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

pink

green

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Ground Cover

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

A little tidying of the old tired fronds may be required in spring before the new growth.

Cultural Information

Family:

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Genus:

Dryopteris

Species:

erythrosora

Alternative Names:

comm. Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Category:

Ferns

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:49/2407/2527/25
Qty:19859

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.