Bring a Prehistoric Glow to the Shade with Alpine Wood Fern ‘Jurassic Gold’

Architectural foliage, refined texture, and dependable performance in the shade—the Alpine Wood Fern ‘Jurassic Gold’ is a spectacular choice for bringing depth and movement to gardens with limited sunlight. This award-winning variety is a true standout in the fern world, celebrated for its dramatic spring display. As the fronds unfurl, they emerge in a brilliant, glowing shade of golden-orange and bright yellow, looking almost like a relic from a prehistoric era. This "Jurassic" glow provides an incredible contrast against the dark, hairy scales that cover its sturdy stems.

As the season matures, the vibrant gold transitions into a lush, deep green, but the architectural "shuttlecock" shape of the plant remains a striking focal point. Supplied as a fresh, well-established 2L rootball, this fern is professionally grown in premium peat-free compost for strong root development. Larger and more mature than starter plants, it arrives well-branched and outdoor garden ready, allowing it to settle quickly into shaded borders, woodland schemes, or large containers for a long-lived and resilient display.

Key features:

• Vibrant New Growth: Spring fronds emerge in stunning shades of gold and orange.

• Architectural Habit: Forms a magnificent upright "shuttlecock" shape.

• Established 2L Pots: Mature, fully rooted plants for immediate garden structure and impact.

• Distinctive Stems: Features contrasting dark brown/black hairy scales along the stems.

• Hardy & Resilient: Performs beautifully in partial to full shade with very little care.

Perfect for:

• Woodland Gardens: Adding a burst of prehistoric-style gold to shaded understory planting.

• Shady Borders: Creating a tall, structural backdrop for hellebores and smaller ferns.

• Statement Containers: Its upright habit makes it a perfect architectural centerpiece for shaded patios.

• Contemporary Gardens: Its clean lines and bold colour shifts suit modern garden palettes.

Specifications

• Common Names: Alpine Wood Fern, Wallich’s Wood Fern, Jurassic Gold Fern

• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 90 cm × 60 cm (approximate)

• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Semi-Evergreen to Deciduous Fern

• Foliage Interest: Golden-Orange Spring Growth maturing to Rich Green

• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade

• Soil Preference: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil

• Hardiness: Fully Hardy Woodland Perennial

• Maintenance Level: Very Low

At The Rose Press Garden, we love...
The sheer drama of 'Jurassic Gold'. It doesn't just sit in the shade; it commands attention! The transition from that bright, molten-gold spring colour to a deep architectural green is fascinating to watch. We love providing these in 2L pots because they are strong enough to show off their unique "hairy" stems and bold fronds from the day they arrive, making your shady corners feel like a lush, ancient sanctuary.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8