Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Genus: Dryopteris
Species: erythrosora
Variety: -
Plant Type: Semi-Evergreen Fern

The 'Japanese Red Shield Fern" or the 'Autumn Fern' is a beautiful plant from China and Japan. A colourful fern with stunning young fronds of deep rosy red, which mature through pink to fresh green. The young, papery growth sits perfectly against the background of older dark green triangular fronds.