'Brilliance' Autumn Fern (Dryopteris)
Perennial
- Elegant fronds add four seasons of interest!
- Bold, red spores decorate the underside of leaves.
- Adaptable and reliable.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Zones 5-9, part sun/shade, 24" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Autumn fern
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 18-24" X 18"
Foliage color: Golden, orange, green, copper
Season of interest: Spring, summer, fall
Features: Rain garden, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best sellers
Uses: Accents, border, container, ground cover, massing, small spaces, specimen, underplanting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Water: Soil should not dry out.
Spacing: 1-2 feet
Fertilizing: Apply fertilizer during the growing season if needed, though it generally is not required.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Site in locations sheltered from strong winds to protect the fronds. Other than removing old growth in spring, no pruning is needed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Fern came on time, packaged with care, and in perfect condition. I’ve had it for a couple months now, and it is growing beautifully, hasn’t had any problems. Can’t wait to see the colors change in the fall! It’s been great doing business with this company, has the best customer service of any company I’ve purchased from. Will be my go to plant purchase online company going forward! Thank you GGP!!
They looked pretty good when they arrived and still look a little limp but they are alive
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I needed a pop of color and texture and got both in one with this lovely guy! I was scared it died over the winter but they are slow to come up in spring and they look fantastic now!
The plant came quickly & the size was very impressive. Looks so healthy!
Perfectly packaged and in great shape
My Brilliance Autumn Ferns arrived very quickly after shipment and were in wonderful condition. They were beautifully packaged, still had moisture in the root balls, and showed little to no damage. I’m very pleased with the quality and care Great Garden Plants put into this order.
I have always wanted perennial ferns now that I have some they will be planted all around my house
Great looking plant. Good root system.
I bought several ferns and while the price point was good the ferns were rather small compared to what I thought I would get and because a week later I bought the same items at Home Depot for around the same price but twice the size.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I ordered this fern, and as it was being delivered it got delayed. One of two ferns came in good condition. It is a lovely fern, and I can't wait to see it in my yard. The other needed replacing, and this company was SO courteous, and quickly made it all better! I could not be happier.
I planted this at a base of an oak tree where native firms grow and it’s a stunning addition. As we get further into our landscaping journey I hope to add many more.
Everything came healthy and as advertised
'Brilliance' Autumn Fern (Dryopteris)
Beautiful, healthy plants. Well packaged for shipping. I think the plants from Great Garden Plants are the best plants I have received through the mail.
I bought one last year to see if it would be happy. It was, although slow to put forth fronds last Spring. These two “siblings” are larger and seem to have transplanted well, so hopefully, next Spring all three will bring beauty to that corner bed. 🤞🏼
24 ferns came in perfect condition. They are growing like crazy now.
This is a beautiful plant with brilliant color variations. It is a wonderful addition to my garden and is growing well!
Great Garden plants never disappoints! Flowers are better than those at my local nursery. I love their variety and quick delivery. Of the dozens of plants I have ordered only one was bad and they quickly refunded my money. I will definitely purchase from them in the future.
Beautiful plants and well packaged.
Needed to fill an empty spot in my raised bed Hosta garden. This is perfect.
The plants are very nice, they got to me very quickly, and they are growing very well
Great plants arrived safely and ready to plant. Appear very healthy. Can't wait for them to fill-in my garden. Definitely recommend and will buy again!
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Took off right after planting. Looks great
They were in great shap. No problem
So far the autumn ferns are doing well, arrived very healthy looking. I’m happy with my purchase.
Growing beautifully!
First. GGP packaging is most amazing! Plants arrive looking fresh and healthy. The Autumn Brilliance fern quickly began to throw new fronds. It's a lovely healthy plant! GGP also has amazing folks handling customer service, which is often the key to a successful business. Great team. Great plants. And the packaging is out of this world!
This is the second time I ordered th autumn fern. They are great for winter color.