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Dryopteris lepidopoda

Dryopteris lepidopoda

Champion Plants

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Dryopteris lepidopoda

This evergreen fern, also known as Sunset Fern, is a beautiful addition to any garden. With its easy care and year-round interest, it is perfect for both novice gardeners and those seeking low-maintenance plants.

  • Height: Easily maintained to 80cm 
  • Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
  • Foliage Colour: Upright, arching fronds with vibrant orange and yellow flushes of colour in spring, fading to dark green in late summer
  • Soil Type: Moist, well drained, loam, clay
  • Position: Full Shade - Semi Shade
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H6 (-15 and below)
  • Type: Evergreen Fern

Dryopteris lepidopoda thrives in shady gardens and can be grown in well-drained borders or containers. It reaches a height of 80cm and a spread of 50cm, with upright, arching fronds that display vibrant orange and yellow hues in spring, fading to a deep green in late summer. This fern is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full shade to semi-shade. It is fully hardy once established, with a hardiness rating of H6 (-15 and below). This evergreen fern comes in a 2 litre pot, ready to be planted and enjoyed in your garden.

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We have now stopped dispatching orders until after the Christmas break. You can still order to reserve stock but orders will not be dispatched until early January 2026.

Dispatch & Delivery:

  • Same Week Dispatch: Orders before 09:00 AM Monday dispatch on Tuesday/Wednesday. Orders after this dispatch the next Tuesday/Wednesday.
  • Stock: Plants are dispatched based on current stock, ensuring quick delivery without long waits.
  • Dispatch Time: Allow up to 5 working days for dispatch, extended to 10 during peak times.
  • Collection: Click and collect available; contact us to arrange.
  • Free Delivery: On orders over £250, via courier or pallet depending on plant size. 
  • UK Shipping: Mainland UK only, excludes Channel Islands, PO Boxes, Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, BFPO.
  • No International Delivery.
  • Delivery Charges: Royal Mail 1st Class: £5.99 for parcels 0-0.99kg. 48HR Courier/Royal Mail 1st Class: £8.99 for parcels over 1kg.
  • Local Delivery: £5 within 5 miles of North Perrott, including Montacute, Stoke Sub Hamdon, etc.

Packaging:
  • Plants are securely packed according to type for safe transit.
Returns:
  • Unhappy with your plant? Contact us within 7 days of receipt. You cover return postage, and if the plant arrives back in good condition, we'll refund the purchase and initial delivery cost.
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Phone: 0146075732 or 07891661763

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