Marshalls Garden Dryopteris wallichiana ‘Jurassic Gold‘, Hardy Semi-Evergreen Shade Fern 9cm Plant

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Colourful rose-bronze new fronds in spring mature to bright yellow-green, adding glow to shady borders. The semi-evergreen Dryopteris wallichiana ‘Jurassic Gold’ is hardy (H4, -10 to -5°C), low-maintenance and shade-loving, reaching an eventual height of about 1000 mm. British grown and suitable for year-round planting (January to December), it prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.5.

• Planting period – January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
• Once your Professional Grower Plugs or plug plants have been delivered, remove them immediately from their packaging. Place them in a shallow dish of water for a few minutes to soak the plug of compost. Ideally, these should be potted on immediately or if not, within a day or 2, keeping the plugs indoors in a warm and sunny place and ensuring the compost plug does not dry out. You may need to turn the plugs around as they will start to grow towards the light. Potting on Plugs: When you are ready to pot the plugs on, lift them by their leaves, not the stem, as these bruise easily and can cause disease to enter and kill the plants. Pot into 9cm pots filled with potting on compost by making a hole big enough for the plug to go into. Plant so the seedling leaves are still proud of the surface. Tap to settle the compost and give them a good water. Hardening off: Once your potted on plants reach approx 15cm (6in) tall and they are ready to plant out in their final location, the first step is to harden them off before moving them outdoors permanently. This involves simply placing them outdoors during the day and back undercover at night to allow them to get accustomed to the lower temperatures. Once they have been hardened off for a week your plants should be ready to plant out in their final location.
• Soil pH – Slightly acid
• H4 – Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)

Features and benefits

Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ is a striking semi-evergreen fern with rose-bronze new fronds in spring that mature to bright yellow-green. Ideal for lighting up shaded borders and woodland gardens, it offers long-lasting colour with minimal maintenance.

• Hardy in most of the UK (H4), tolerating temperatures down to -10 to -5°C.
• Shade-loving plant that brightens dark corners and understory areas.
• Low-maintenance once established, suitable for easy-care borders.
• Semi-evergreen foliage provides seasonal interest from spring through autumn.
• British grown by Marshalls Garden for reliable quality and provenance.
• Striking spring colour with rose-bronze new fronds that mature to yellow-green.
• Perfect for shady borders and woodland-style plantings to add vibrant contrast.
• Botanical name Dryopteris wallichiana; eventual growth height around 1,000 mm.