Add a Warm Glow to Shaded Spots with Copper Shield Fern ‘Dryopteris Erythrosora’

Architectural foliage, refined texture, and dependable performance in the shade, the Copper Shield Fern is a curated favorite for bringing depth and movement to gardens with limited sunlight. Truly unique among ferns, this variety is celebrated for its spectacular seasonal color change. In spring, the new fronds unfurl in a striking shade of coppery-pink and orange-red, creating a warm, metallic glow that stands out brilliantly against the quieter greens of a woodland setting.

As the season progresses, the fronds mature into a rich, glossy forest green, but the copper tones often remain on the new growth, providing a multi-tonal effect throughout the summer. Supplied as a fresh, well-established 2L rootball, this fern is professionally grown in premium peat-free compost. Larger and more mature than starter plants, it arrives well-branched and ready to deliver immediate foliage impact, settling quickly into shaded borders, courtyards, or containers for a long-lived and resilient display.

Key features:

• Stunning Colour Shifts: New spring growth emerges in vibrant copper-red before maturing to green.

• Established 2L Pots: Mature, fully rooted plants that offer immediate texture and structure.

• Semi-Evergreen Habit: Maintains its lush appearance through much of the year in sheltered spots.

• Peat-Free Growing: Sustainably cultivated for strong root development and garden health.

• Low Maintenance: Extremely resilient and easy to care for once established.

Perfect for:

• Shaded Borders: Adding a pop of warm colour to north-facing walls or understory planting.

• Woodland Gardens: Pairing with blue-toned Hostas or white Hellebores for a high-contrast look.

• Containers: Creating a textured, architectural statement on a shaded patio or courtyard.

• Wildlife Gardens: Providing shelter and a natural habitat for garden-friendly insects.

Specifications

• Common Names: Copper Shield Fern, Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

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

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

• Foliage Interest: Coppery-Red Spring Fronds maturing to Glossy 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 way the Copper Shield Fern defies the "all-green" stereotype of shaded gardens. When those first copper fronds start to unfurl in the spring, it looks like the garden is being lit from within. We love providing these in 2L pots because they have the strength to show off those beautiful, multi-coloured layers right away, making your shady corners feel like a lush, jungle-style 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