Dryopteris Erythrosora Japanese Wood Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora | Japanese Wood Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora, also known as Japanese Wood Fern, has broad triangular fronds with glossy coppery-pink new growth, maturing to dark green. Japanese Wood Fern grows best in a damp, but not water logged ground, in a sheltered position. Tidy old foliage as required.

Japanese Wood Fern will thrive in damp, shady woodland environments and is often grown for decoration around ponds. Dryopteris Erythrosora, Japanese Wood Fern is very hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as −20 °C (−4 °F).

Where do you plant moisture loving pond plants?
Moisture loving pond plants, such as the Dryopteris Erythrosora - Japanese Wood Fern, are suited for planting in damp areas at the side of your garden pond alongside pond plants that can tolerate drier conditions. Broad-leaved moisture loving pond plants are ideal for providing a moist area with cover for frogs, toads and other pond wildlife.

For a guide to planting and maintaining moisture loving pond plants please click here.

Features
Height: 30-45cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Flowers: N/A
Flower Colour: N/A
Position: Full to part shade
Planting Depth: to root ball

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.