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Prolific Copper Shield Ferns - Dryopteris Erythrosora Prolifica

Original price £14.79 - Original price £14.79
Original price
£14.79
£14.79 - £14.79
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Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Prolifica’, commonly known as Prolific Copper Shield Fern, is a decorative semi-evergreen fern prized for its coppery-red young fronds and finely divided foliage. Offering seasonal colour and soft texture, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers.

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Plant characteristics
2 Litre Only available in this pot size

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Prolific Copper Shield Ferns – Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Prolifica’ Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Prolifica’, commonly known as Prolific Copper Shield Fern, is a decorative semi-evergreen fern prized for its coppery-red young fronds and finely divided foliage. Offering seasonal colour and soft texture, it is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Perfect for adding warmth, detail, and a refined ornamental finish to sheltered spaces.

Choosing this plant for your space

Use the foliage and form described above to place this fern alongside neighbouring plants. Compare its starting size with the area you are planting, allowing room to appreciate the fronds within the scheme.

Position and soil

Choose a position in partial or full shade. It is listed for moist soil, including sites where drainage is slower.

Choosing your size

Check the measurements and any options shown for this product before adding it to your basket. Use those details to plan the planting space and quantity required for your scheme.

Planting and care

Choose a position in partial shade or full shade. Keep the soil moist while allowing excess water to drain freely.

Check the measurements and any options shown for this product before adding it to your basket. Use those details to plan the planting space and quantity required for your scheme.

Water thoroughly after planting and check soil moisture regularly during establishment, particularly in dry or windy weather. Keep competing weeds clear and avoid piling mulch against stems.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Pot Size: 2 Litre.

Delivery and unpacking

On arrival, carefully remove outer packaging and check the plants against your order. Handle plants by their pot or root ball where possible, rather than pulling on stems or branches.

Check root moisture and water if needed. Until planting, keep the plants upright in a sheltered position and prevent roots from drying out. If supplied bare-root, keep the roots covered and moist and plant promptly when conditions allow.

Delivery arrangements and any charges are those confirmed for your order.

Important information

Do not eat this wood fern or use its roots in homemade remedies. Related wood ferns contain active compounds, and the risk has not been established equally for every species.

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