Young fronds emerge with a copper-red tint maturing to dark green. Best leaf color when grown in part sun. Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions once established. 12 – 24″. Botanical Name- Dryopteris er Brilliance Pronunciation- dry-OP-ter-iss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Foliage Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Astilbe ‘Fanal’ – moist shade with colorful contrast Fauna Attracted- Shelter for beneficial insects, not a nectar plant Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP3 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove old fronds in late winter; keep soil consistently moist and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Cut back old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) at half strength in early spring; low feeding need. Ferns in clay soil appreciate added organic matter. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Slugs, root rot
