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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.
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Evergreen
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennials. Erect, or semi-erect, thin, grass-like, mid- to grey green leaves to 90cm (3ft) long. Overtopped in summer by pendent, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers on arching stems.
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGraceful plants beside a pond or stream.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originEthiopia, eastern and southern tropical Africa, South Africa.
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allHumus-rich and well drained. Once established will tolerate poor dry conditions - rockery or even gravel drives!
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Dierama - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DIERAMA

DIERAMA 'Blackberry Bells'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendulous, deep purple-pink flowers

DIERAMA erectum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
flowers on into the autumn with fluorescent pink bells

DIERAMA igneum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
needs a sunny sheltered position. Red-pink flowers, grass-like foliage

DIERAMA mossii
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
a dwarf form with tubular claret bells. Flowers in late spring before other dieramas

DIERAMA pulcherrimum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendent bell flowers on graceful stems. Shades of mauve and pink

DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
deep wine-purple flowers
DIERAMA pulcherrimum var. album
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pure white
Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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