Copper ‘Shield’ — Hardy Perennial, 2L Pot
Copper ‘Shield’ — Hardy Perennial, 2L Pot
Copper ‘Shield’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: 20 cm–1.2 m tall × 20 cm–90 cm wide (type dependent)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
You can choose from a diverse range of evergreen, semi-evergreen & deciduous ferns, each offering a distinct leaf shape, texture & seasonal colour. From bold architectural forms with glossy, strap-like or holly-shaped fronds, to finely divided woodland ferns with copper, gold, silver or burgundy-toned new growth, this collection covers everything from classic woodland planting to exotic, jungle-style displays. Mature sizes typically range from compact rock-garden forms at 20–30 cm to large statement ferns reaching over 1 m tall, making them suitable for shaded borders, understory planting, containers, courtyards, stonework edges & woodland gardens.
Each plant is supplied as a fresh, well-established 2L rootball, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost for strong root development & reliable garden performance. Larger and more mature than starter plants or plugs, these ferns arrive fully rooted, well branched & outdoor garden ready, allowing them to settle quickly and deliver immediate foliage impact. Naturally resilient, long-lived & low maintenance, hardy ferns are ideal for creating calm, layered planting schemes that improve with age.
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
| Mature size | 20 cm–1.2 m tall × 20 cm–90 cm wide (type dependent) |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming Ferns (Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen or Deciduous) |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy Woodland Perennials |
| Best for | Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Courtyards, Rockeries |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Copper ‘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?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.