Brilliance Autumn Fern

Brilliance Autumn Fern

1 Gallon
$24.90
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Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’, Japanese Shield Fern

Brilliant coppery-pink new fronds unfold into graceful green foliage, bringing changing color and texture to shaded gardens.

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Description

Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is an elegant, semi-evergreen fern admired for its brilliant coppery-pink new growth and graceful, arching foliage. Fresh fronds emerge from the center of each clump in warm shades of copper, pink, and bronze before gradually maturing to cool green. The triangular, finely divided fronds create a soft, layered texture, while rusty-red tones add seasonal interest in fall. Reddish spore clusters develop beneath mature fronds, providing additional botanical detail. Spreading gradually through short rhizomes, this shade-loving fern forms lush, attractive colonies in consistently moist soil. It is especially beautiful in woodland gardens, shaded borders, beneath trees, and along garden pathways.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Semi-evergreen, arching green fronds with coppery-pink new growth and rusty fall tones; non-flowering fern.
  • Mature Height: 1–2 ft.
  • Mature Spread: 3–5 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate.
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9; Sunset Zones 2–9, 14–24.
  • Light Requirement: Partial sun, filtered sun, partial shade, or shade.
  • Core Benefits: Colorful new foliage, graceful fern texture, shade tolerance, and attractive spreading growth.
  • Best Uses: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting, fern gardens, and pathway edges.

Faqs

Q: Why is Brilliance Autumn Fern called an autumn fern?

A: Its new fronds emerge in coppery-pink and bronze tones, while mature foliage may develop rusty colors in fall.

Q: Can Brilliance Autumn Fern grow in full shade?

A: Yes. It thrives in filtered sunlight to shade, with consistently moist, well-drained soil.

Q: Does Brilliance Autumn Fern spread?

A: Yes. It gradually expands through rhizomes, forming wider clumps and attractive fern colonies.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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