Japanese ‘Shield’ — Semi-evergreen Perennial Fern, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)

Japanese ‘Shield’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.

At a glance

• Type: Semi-Evergreen Perennial Fern
• Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots

The detail

Bring a touch of woodland elegance to your garden with this set of three Japanese Shield Ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Prolifica'). Prized for its stunning coppery-bronze new fronds that unfurl in spring before maturing to a rich, glossy deep green, this fern adds year-round interest and texture to shady borders, woodland plantings and containers.

'Prolifica' is a particularly desirable compact form of the species, producing small bulbils along its fronds which give it a graceful, layered appearance. It is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in shaded and partially shaded spots where many other plants struggle, making it an invaluable addition to any garden.

Why ours

Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.

How to grow

Frequently asked

Will it come back next year?

Yes — Japanese ‘Shield’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.

What size pot does it arrive in?

Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.