Blechnum Volcano

Lush, textured & quietly dramatic—these ferns bring evergreen calm & layered foliage to shady corners.

Choose from three striking options: the fiery new fronds of Blechnum ‘Volcano’ that unfurl bronze-red before maturing to glossy green; the copper-gold seasonal flush of Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ which emerges warm-toned then ages to rich green; or the soft, lacy evergreen rosettes of the native Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern). Each variety offers strong architectural form—upright rosettes, arching fronds & year-round foliage—that enhances woodland borders, shaded patios & mixed planting schemes. 

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 3L rootball in its nursery pot, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery. Larger and more robust than plug-grown stock, they arrive garden-ready with well-developed roots and lush foliage for quick establishment. Hardy, low-maintenance & naturally resilient, these ferns require only occasional tidy-up of old fronds and will reward you with lasting structure, seasonal colour shifts & tranquil evergreen presence.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Volcano Fern (Blechnum), Autumn Fern / Golden Shield Fern (Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’), Soft Shield Fern / Tassel Fern (Polystichum setiferum)
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Blechnum ‘Volcano’: ~90 cm × 60 cm | Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’: ~60 cm × 60 cm | Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern): ~75 cm × 75 cm
• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming, Arching or Vase-Shaped Clumps
• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Patio Containers, Underplanting
• Flowering Time: Non-flowering (foliage is the main interest)
• Planting Position: Partial to Full Shade, Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Wildlife-friendly (shelter & habitat for invertebrates)
• Type: Hardy Evergreen or Semi-Evergreen Perennial Ferns
• Foliage: Glossy Bronze-Red New Fronds (Volcano), Copper-Gold New Growth (Jurassic Gold), Soft Feathery Green Fronds (Soft Shield)