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.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Cormous 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.
  • Full sun
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Graceful plants beside a pond or stream.
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Ethiopia, eastern and southern tropical Africa, South Africa.
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Humus-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'

DIERAMA 'Blackberry Bells'

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

pendulous, deep purple-pink flowers

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DIERAMA erectum

DIERAMA erectum

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

flowers on into the autumn with fluorescent pink bells

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DIERAMA igneum

DIERAMA igneum

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

needs a sunny sheltered position. Red-pink flowers, grass-like foliage

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DIERAMA mossii

DIERAMA mossii

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

a dwarf form with tubular claret bells. Flowers in late spring before other dieramas

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DIERAMA pulcherrimum

DIERAMA pulcherrimum

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

pendent bell flowers on graceful stems. Shades of mauve and pink

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DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

deep wine-purple flowers

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DIERAMA pulcherrimum var. album

Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower

pure white

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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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