Dryopteris ‘Brilliance’ #1

Landscape & Garden Uses

This handsome coppery red selection is brighter red and significantly more dramatic than others in the species. A bold and beautiful choice for dappled sunlight to deeply shaded areas. Leaves mature to deeply cut, dark green. Easy to grow and adaptable to drier soils in cool, shaded locations. Spreads by underground stems. Semi-evergreen.

 

Growing Preferences

Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during the growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.

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Zone: 4-9

Mature Height: 1-2 ft

Mature Spread: 1-2 ft

Landscape Characteristics

  • Dramatic foliage color
  • Easy care

Habit

  • Broadleaf

Classification by Use

  • Borders
  • Containers
  • Ground cover
  • Edging

Foliage

  • Semi-evergreen