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Native to the Himalayas, Dryopteris lepidopoda is a hardy evergreen fern, notable for the striking, fiery sunset tones of its newly emerged foliage. This gradually matures to a darker, olive green, though new leaves continue to emerge in succession throughout the year. Perfect for a woodland garden, damp, shady border, or container in a partially shaded spot. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial to dappled shade, with shelter from strong winds. H&S: 75cm x 60cm. This evergreen perennial is hardy to around -10 C. It can be a good idea to cover the crown with a dry mulch (leaves, bark, straw) if very cold winter conditions are expected. Remove dead or tatty looking fronds in late winter/ early spring before new ones unfurl.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Dryopteris lepidopoda 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sunset Fern |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.75 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
