Dryopteris lepidopoda

Dryopteris lepidopoda
sunset fern

SIZE/TYPE	low perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.4-0.6m
USUAL WIDTH	0.4-0.5m
LEAVES	semi-deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	++multicoloured:golden and light green and green
FLOWERS	insignificant or non-blooming
LOCATION	semi-shade to shade
SOIL TYPE	acidic (peaty)
USDA zone (lowest)	6 (down to -23°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Ferns

Sunset fern is a beautiful piece with amazing colour play of its new leaves. They emerge bright golden yellow with rich salmon-pink tones. The fronds are 40-60 cm long, semi-erect, and glossy. They turn rich green when mature. They remain evergreen and beautiful without any sing of damage down to about -10°C, and the plant is root hardy to about -25°C (USDA zone 6). Cut off all leaves in spring to encourage new growths. Grow it in partial shade or full shade, fertile, evenly moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil.

Last update: 17-01-2013

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