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Compact, evergreen and colour-changing - the Prolific Copper Shield Fern is a jewel for shaded garden spots.
Also known as Dryopteris erythrosora 'Prolifica', this hardy, evergreen fern bursts into life in early spring with fresh bronze-pink fronds that slowly unfurl and mature into rich light green foliage, deepening to dark glossy tones by late summer.
Even when most perennials have gone to ground and dropped their foliage, this fern holds its structure and colour proudly through the cold months.
Growing to around 60cm tall and wide, this is a compact variety that's easy to manage, making it ideal for gardeners of all levels. It's equally at home in a shady border, a woodland edge, or a decorative pot where its fronds can be admired close-up. Unlike fussier plants, it's ideal for partial to full shade, thriving where others may fail.
The leathery fronds arch elegantly from the centre of the plant, giving a soft, layered effect.
Supplied as an established plant in a 2 litre pot, ready to plant.
Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.
Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.
We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.
Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.
Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.
Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.
Size:
Height 4-6cm
Ease:
Easy
Grow On?:
Yes
Size:
Height 5-7cm
Ease:
Easy
Grow On?:
Yes
Size:
Height 8-12cm
Ease:
Easy
Grow On?:
Yes
Size:
Height 10-20cm
Ease:
Easy
Grow On?:
Yes
Size:
Height 14-20cm
Ease:
Easiest
Grow On?:
Not Necessary