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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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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) -
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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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Dierama - Growing Guide
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DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA igneum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA erectum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA pulcherrimum var. album
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
CROCOSMIA 'Harlequin'
Available from £13.50
EUPHORBIA mellifera
Honey spurge
Available from £14.50
MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Exmouth'
Exmouth magnolia, Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia
Available from £25.00
MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Goliath'
Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia
Available from £20.00
PHORMIUM tenax 'Variegatum'
New Zealand flax
STRELITZIA reginae
Bird of paradise flower, Crane lily
Available from £22.50
Buy Varieties of DIERAMA pulcherrimum
DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
deep wine-purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
DIERAMA pulcherrimum var. album
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pure white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
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)
3 options from £3.00
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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