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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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Transvaal) -
EvergreenGrass-like foliage.
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Red
Claret red -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped, 4.5cm (1¾in) long
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Spikes
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
.15m (6in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial forming small clumps. Unusually thin, strong, wiry stems with 3-9 flowers per branch
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allHumus-rich and well drained. Will thrive in damp soils. Once established will tolerate poor, dry conditions, rockery or even gravel drives.
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
.15m (6in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Dierama - Growing Guide
