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DIERAMA pulcherrimum
Commonly known as Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Pendent bell flowers on graceful stems. Shades of mauve and pink
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EvergreenGrass-like foliage.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink mauve
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Height1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial producing dense, pendent spikes of flowers
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
DIERAMA pulcherrimum
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originZimbabwe, South Africa.
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternTubular-bell-shaped 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) longSpikes
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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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
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Buy Varieties of DIERAMA pulcherrimum

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