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Dryopteris wallichiana Jurassic Gold

Jurassic Gold Fern

Jurassic Gold Fern

Format

Exposure

  • Partial shade
  • Shade

  • Golden fronds adding sparkle
  • Finely cut leaves creating texture
  • Attractive all year round
  • Easy care
  • Ideal for shade gardens

Jurassic Gold Fern is an elegant perennial with its finely cut golden fronds forming a dense clump that adds a bright touch and interesting texture to gardens.

Unique, the young spring fronds of this fern emerge golden orange, then turn yellow, then turn bright green towards the end of the season. This fern, recipient of several awards, will cause a sensation in flowerbeds and even in flowerbeds.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
18 - 24 in.
Spread
24 - 36 in.
Height
18 - 24 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Remove faded fronds as needed. Can be pruned in fall for a cleaner look.

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • Organic

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Rabbits

Attract:

Use:

  • Shaded areas
  • Massives
  • Under trees
  • Undergrowth

Attribute:

  • Bright foliage in shade gardens

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