Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris erythrosora

Common Name: 'Copper shield fern', 'Buckler fern'

AGM. Attractive fronds emerge red and age green, from a slowly creeping rhizome. The semi-evergreen foliage often takes on good autumn tints. H60cm S30cm.

£10.50

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Care Instructions

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites and will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in the first season and mulch well. 

  • Ferns
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for dry shade
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 987

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871