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Autumn fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

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Belonging to the Dryopteris genus, Autumn fern has a botanical name of Dryopteris erythrosora.

Young fronds are coppery pink
Brightens shady areas
Soft deep green fronds

It is a fern / ornamental that typically grows as a semi-evergreen, which is defined as a plant that is evergreen in mild areas but otherwise deciduous. Autumn fern normally grows to a bushy habit with a max height of 1.95 feet (that's 60.0 cm metric).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Autumn fern is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Autumn fern have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Autumn fern

Full Shade
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Medium

water well
Add layer of mulch

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full shade and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Autumn fern is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Autumn fern from seed

Ensure a seed sowing distance of 1.30 feet (40.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than -10°C / 14°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Autumn fern

Companion plants for Autumn fern

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Autumn fern so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Autumn fern

These plants will not grow well with Autumn fern so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Autumn fern problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Autumn fern plants:

Other names for Autumn fern

Japanese shield fern

Latest Autumn fern Reviews

19 May 2011

angelchrome's Fern - Autumn Brilliance was Reviewed day 1127

In my North Carolina woodland/naturalized garden this fern thrived and spread beautifully. Would definitely grow again.

5 stars

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Autumn fern care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Autumn fern exhibits. Semi-Evergreen Difficulty How easy is Autumn fern to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Autumn fern exhibits. Semi-Evergreen Growth Habit What shape or habit does Autumn fern grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Autumn fern? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Autumn fern come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Autumn fern grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet Mature Spread How wide does Autumn fern grow? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Autumn fern grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Autumn fern. -
Water Requirements How much water does Autumn fern require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Autumn fern need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Autumn fern in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Autumn fern need to grow? Full Shade
Can Sow Direct? Can Autumn fern be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Autumn fern? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Autumn fern? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Autumn fern? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Autumn fern need in order to germinate? -10°C / 14°F to -20°C / -4°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Autumn fern in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Autumn fern seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Autumn fern seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Autumn fern bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Autumn fern ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Autumn fern? Help build our wiki!

How long does Autumn fern take to grow?

These estimates for how long Autumn fern takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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