![]() Using the Brilliance Autumn Fern in Your Garden In this fern the cover over the spores (called an inducium) is bright red, adding a secret touch of beauty and interest to this plant – just flip over the older leaves and take a look. Later in the season the fronds develop circular patches on the undersides of the leaf, which are the spore-producing parts (called sori) – ferns do not flower, they reproduce by releasing dust-like spores. Those bright spring colors make this plant very desirable in shady beds and woodland settings. These mature to a bright mid-green color, and in fall, after the first frost, the bright orange colors can often return, creating a brilliant autumn too. New fronds that grow up in spring are brightly colored in shades of gold, orange and orange-red. The side stems carry many small leaflets in rows along each side. The fronds are shaped like long triangles, with side stems off the main central stem. The Brilliance Autumn Fern is an evergreen fern that produces a clump of upright, arching leaves that are up to 30 inches long, although usually a little less. Often too, in fall Growing the Brilliance Autumn Fern Size and Appearance If you turn over the mature leaves in late summer or early fall you will see bright red spore clusters (sori) on the undersides – a memory of that spring flourish and a gentle ‘gardener’s secret pleasure’ reserved for those who know where to look. ![]() The leaves turn handsome greens for the summer, but the coppery-orange colors can return after the first frost. Since it’s also one of the easiest ferns to grow, and able to deal with difficult locations, this one is an incredibly worthwhile addition as well. It is a striking effect that makes this fern a real stand-out addition to your garden. The new leaves that grow up in spring and early summer are wonderful oranges, bronzy reds and golden apricots – all the tones of the autumn leaves that drift by your windows, but completely out of season. It’s the brilliant tones of fall that it brings, and if something as mild as a fern can be startling, this one certainly is. This fern isn’t about ‘autumn’ or fall at all, it’s main beauty is in spring. It can be a surprise – but a pleasant one – to see colors ‘out of season’, and that’s exactly what you get when you grow the Brilliance Autumn Fern. Plant HardinessĮvery season has its colors and fall especially has a palette of blended oranges, from yellows to scarlets and bronzy tones. A simple spring trim of damaged leaves is all the care it needs. It is pest and disease free, and ignored by rabbits and deer. ![]() It grows in full sun in cooler zones, and in partial to full shade – even deep shade – in warmer areas. It grows best in richer, moist and well-drained soils, but tolerates ordinary soils that aren’t too dry. The Brilliance Autumn Fern is more sun and dryness-resistant than many other ferns are, although regular moisture is always welcomed. More sun and dryness resistant than many other ferns.The evergreen summer leaves are cool dark green, and in late summer look under the leaves to admire the bright-red spore-patches that give this plant its botanical name. Plant it in woodlands, beneath tall trees, under larger shrubs, beside water and along paths and steps. This arching fern quickly becomes a mound of divided leaves about 2 feet tall and wide that makes a great feature anywhere in your garden. The new fronds in spring and early summer burst with the colors of fall – coppery-reds, vibrant oranges and bronzy-yellows. The Brilliance Autumn Fern is exactly that – brilliant. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all. While we wish we could serve everyone, it's for the safety of native species and helps prevent the spread of invasive disease & pests. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Why are some states excluded from shipping? Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. How does the delivery process work?Īll of our orders ship via FedEx Ground! Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. You'll find we carry young 1-gallons, up to more mature 7-gallons ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 6ft. While the industry-standard terminology is to call the sizes "Gallon Containers", that doesn't exactly translate to the traditional liquid "gallon" size we think of. ![]() Nursery containers come in a variety of different sizes, and old-school nursery slang has stuck. All tree, and nothin' but the tree! We measure from the top of the soil to the top of the tree the height of the container or the root system is never included in our measurements. ![]()
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