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Dryopteris lepidopoda

Ref.: DRYOP 210

Origin : montainous areas from Himalayas to China, and Taiwan.

Availability: Available In Cultivation
Special Price: 5.00 € Regular Price: 6.00 €

Family : Dryopteridaceae.

Sunset fern.

Young fronds emerge salmon coloured, orange, pink, and when mature turn to a bright green. The erect rhizome, stipes and rachises are adorned with dark brown scales. The fronds are lance-shaped and glossy, Thick and evergreen. This beautiful fern grows in a chalky or acidic soil, well-drained in shade or light shade. Height : 60/80cm. Hardiness : -22°C.

  • Foliage : evergreen
  • Height : 60 to 90cm
  • Soil type : any, well drained
  • Site : dry to cool woods, mixed borders
  • Exposure : shade, half shade
  • Shape : flared
  • Rhizome : erect
  • Hardiness : down to -20°C (-4°F)