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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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Evergreen - grass-like foliage.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pink mauve -
Height - 1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - cormous perennial producing dense, pendent spikes of flowers
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - Zimbabwe, South Africa. -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - tubular-bell-shaped 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long
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Spikes
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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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
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1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Buy Varieties of DIERAMA pulcherrimum
DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird' >
Commonly known as: Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower.
Deep wine-purple flowers
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