Dryopteris erythrosora

buckler fern

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: moist, humus-rich soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  This striking deciduous fern has triangular-shaped fronds, which are coppery-red when young and slowly mature to dark green. One of our recommended plants, it needs plenty of moisture and contrasts beautifully with evergreen ferns and other woodland plants.
  
  
• Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. Cut back decayed fronds in winter to allow new growth to emerge.