Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Semi-evergreen Fern, Perennial

The autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') foliage in spring is especially beautiful when backlit. This tough and adaptable fern is an excellent easy care addition to woodland garden planting schemes.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 18 - 36 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Arching, Clumping
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Bronze / Copper, Green

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Deep Shade, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Plant Combos

Colorful Foliage Anchors This Plant Combination

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest, Uses Easy-to-Find Plants
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Foliage Combo for Shade in Warm Tones

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Morning Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9
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Lush Foliage Tapestry in Warm Tones with Ferns, Barberry, and Saxifraga

Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Morning Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Wonderful Foliage with Skirt of Sweet Flowers

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Colorful Foliage Accented by Sweet Flowers

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Fern and Hardy Ginger Foliage Duo

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space
Exposure: Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Morning Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 5, 6
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Woodland Garden with Excellent Foliage and Flowers

Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Hosta and Fern Foliage Duo for Woodland Garden

Exposure: Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Morning Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 5, 6
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Lush Foliage and Summer Flowers for Shade

Focus: Mixed Border
Exposure: Part Shade, Open Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Woodland Garden with Four Season Appeal

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Morning Sun
Zone: 8
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Fern and Hosta Foliage Duo for Shade Garden

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space
Exposure: Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Morning Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Varied Foliage Color and Texture Create Long-lasting Display

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Pretty Flowers Framed by Handsome Foliage

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Shade Loving Combo for Container or Garden

Exposure: Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9
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