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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 -
Height1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial producing dense, pendent spikes of flowers
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
DIERAMA pulcherrimum
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originZimbabwe, South Africa. -
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
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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
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £10 each
£12.50 each
DIERAMA pulcherrimum var. album
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pure white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £10 each
£12.50 each
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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.
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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.
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