DIERAMA
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DIERAMA
Commonly known as Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
All flower JUL-AUG
Plants which must have been designed to dangle over a path or pool.
Once established resist the urge to move them as they are unlikely to survive.
Genus of 44 species of evergreen, cormous perennials usually found in mountainous grassland areas of Ethiopia, eastern and southern tropical Africa and South Africa.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Zimbabwe, South Africa. -
EvergreenGrass-like foliage
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Height
1m (3ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial. Dense, pendent spikes of tubular-bell-shaped flowers 3.5-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
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Tolerates allHumus-rich, well drained soil. Once established will tolerate poor, dry conditions, rockery or even gravel drives!
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (3ft)
60cm (24in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Dierama - Growing Guide