Dryopteris lepidopoda

Common name: Sunset Fern

Discover the beauty of Dryopteris lepidopoda - a stunning fern for your garden.

-5 to -10°C
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Native to the Himalayas, Dryopteris lepidopoda is a hardy evergreen fern, notable for the striking, fiery sunset tones of its newly emerged foliage. This gradually matures to a darker, olive green, though new leaves continue to emerge in succession throughout the year. Perfect for a woodland garden, damp, shady border, or container in a partially shaded spot. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial to dappled shade, with shelter from strong winds. H&S: 75cm x 60cm. This evergreen perennial is hardy to around -10 C. It can be a good idea to cover the crown with a dry mulch (leaves, bark, straw) if very cold winter conditions are expected. Remove dead or tatty looking fronds in late winter/ early spring before new ones unfurl.
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Key Information
Latin Name Dryopteris lepidopoda 9cm pot
Common Name Sunset Fern
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.75
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Clay Loam
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for cutting Yes
Good for groundcover Yes

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