Brilliance Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance')
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Semi-Evergreen Perennial Upright, Arching Clump in the Dryopteridaceae Family
Brilliance Japanese Shield Fern pushes out extra-bright, saturated copper-red new growth on a compact plant.

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’ is a selection of Autumn Fern chosen for brighter, more saturated copper-red to pinkish-red new growth than typical seedling-grown plants, maturing to the same glossy deep green as the species. It stays more compact than the species, in keeping with its smaller, container-friendly size.

No breeder or introduction date is documented for this selection in available sources.

Pros

  • Extra-bright, saturated copper-red new growth
  • Compact, container-friendly size
  • Semi-evergreen structure

Cons

  • Breeding/origin history not documented
  • Slow to reach full size
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 24 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Growth Rate Slow
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deer Resistant, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Butterfly Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period Non-flowering
Flower Color Non-Flowering
Foliage Color
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 09/30

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