Discover the ancient allure of ferns

Dryopteris ‘Golden Brilliance’ is a colour-changing fern that looks its most colourful in spring, when its new leaves emerge in warm red, coppery-pink and golden-bronze shades before maturing to dark green. In the UK, you can generally expect the main colour change from March to May, depending on the weather and growing conditions.

December–February: Winter, Mostly green.
It is an evergreen fern, so it usually retains much of its foliage through winter, although frost or harsh weather can damage older leaves.

March–May: Spring flush, Copper, pink and reddish-bronze. The new fronds unfurl in beautiful warm shades. This is usually the most striking period for colour.

June–August: Summer foliage, Glossy dark green.
The young leaves gradually lose their coppery colour as they mature, leaving an attractive green fern.

Supplied in a 2 liter pot.

Dryopteris ‘Golden Brilliance’ is a colour-changing fern that looks its most colourful in spring, when its new leaves emerge in warm red, coppery-pink and golden-bronze shades before maturing to dark green. In the UK, you can generally expect the main colour change from March to May, depending on the weather and growing conditions.

December–February: Winter, Mostly green.
It is an evergreen fern, so it usually retains much of its foliage through winter, although frost or harsh weather can damage older leaves.

March–May: Spring flush, Copper, pink and reddish-bronze. The new fronds unfurl in beautiful warm shades. This is usually the most striking period for colour.

June–August: Summer foliage, Glossy dark green.
The young leaves gradually lose their coppery colour as they mature, leaving an attractive green fern.

Supplied in a 9cm Pot.

Dryopteris is a hardy UK native fern ideal for shaded borders and woodland gardens.

May differ to stock photos as multiple quantities available. Once new growth appears these fronds can grow up towards 3 to 4ft.

These are very hardy here in the UK and can survive without winter fleece protection.

New growth has started to appear on some but by mid November 2026 all will have new growth all will be supplied with a good sized trunk. 

Ferns like to be in part sun/part shade and loves to keep moist for ferns to thrive.

Supplied in a 5 liter pot.

A hardy evergreen fern with serrated deep green leathery fronds. Best in well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Supplied in 1 Liter pots. Height 30cm, Spread 80cm.

Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as the Male Fern, is a classic hardy fern valued for its elegant arching fronds and rich green foliage. It brings a calm, natural texture to shaded borders, woodland planting and contemporary garden schemes, working beautifully in both traditional and modern settings.

Native to Europe and parts of Asia, this tough and adaptable fern thrives in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is very hardy and low maintenance, reliably returning each year and gradually forming a handsome clump that adds structure and softness to shaded areas of the garden.

• Healthy, well-established plant

• Supplied in a 2 litre nursery container

• Hardy, shade-tolerant fern with graceful arching fronds

Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern) is a beautiful, hardy UK native fern ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens and natural planting schemes.

🌿 GOOD-SIZED TRUNKS SUPPLIED
🌿 EXTREMELY HARDY IN THE UK
🌿 NO WINTER FLEECE PROTECTION NEEDED
🌿 MATURE FRONDS CAN REACH APPROX. 3–4FT
🌿 PERFECT FOR SHADE & WOODLAND GARDENS

Once established and growing strongly, the impressive fresh fronds can reach approximately 3–4ft creating a fantastic lush, woodland effect.

📸 PLEASE NOTE: As we have multiple quantities available, the plant you receive may differ from the stock photos. All will be supplied with a good-sized trunk.

Size of trunk will be 0.5ft or slightly under.

Bareroot only no pot supplied. See other products on our website for potted ferns. Photos of shown is to show the size of the trunks once potted.

Will be sent out dormant this time of year October to December - New growth starting from January/February. 

Matteuccia struthiopteris 

• Light: Prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or near ponds and streams.

• Sun warning: Full sun causes leaf scorch and brown fronds unless the soil stays reliably wet.

• Climate: Very hardy across cold regions (down to RHS H6 or USDA zones 3–7).

Will be sent out dormant this time of year October to December - New growth starting from January/February. 

Dryopteris filix-mas is a hardy UK native fern ideal for shaded borders and woodland gardens.

May differ to stock photos as multiple quantities available. Once new growth will appear these fronds can grow up towards 3 to 4ft.

These are very hardy here in the UK and can survive without winter fleece protection.

New growth has started to appear on some but by mid November 2026 all will have new growth all will be supplied with a good sized trunk. 

Dryopteris is a hardy UK native fern ideal for shaded borders and woodland gardens.

May differ to stock photos as multiple quantities available. Oncenew growth appeared these fronds can grow up towards 3 to 4ft.

These are very hardy here in the UK and can survive without winter fleece protection.

New growth has started to appear on some but by mid November 2026 all will have new growth all will be supplied with a good sized trunk. 

39cm including pot.

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) is a classic fern with robust, dark green, leathery fronds. Perfect for shaded pondside areas, it provides excellent cover for emerging wildlife like frogs and toads. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, this hardy fern adds structure, texture, and biodiversity to any wildlife garden.

Dryopteris big trunk ferns potted in 7.5L pots. The fronds can grow 3 to 4ft in height. These ferns are very hardy and don't need winter fleece protection.