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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....
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EvergreenGrass-like foliage.
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RedClaret red -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread.15m (6in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial forming small clumps. Unusually thin, strong, wiry stems with 3-9 flowers per branch
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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
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originSouth Africa (Transvaal) -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped, 4.5cm (1¾in) longSpikes
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allHumus-rich and well drained. Will thrive in damp soils. Once established will tolerate poor, dry conditions, rockery or even gravel drives.
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Dierama - Growing Guide
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DIERAMA igneum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA pulcherrimum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
DIERAMA erectum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Available from £14.00
Buy Varieties of DIERAMA
DIERAMA argyreum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendulous white flowers from pale yellow buds on slender stems
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
DIERAMA 'Blackberry Bells'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendulous, deep purple-pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
DIERAMA dracomontanum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
rose-pink or light coral-pink on full stems
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00
DIERAMA erectum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
flowers on into the autumn with fluorescent pink bells
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
DIERAMA igneum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
needs a sunny sheltered position. Red-pink flowers, grass-like foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
DIERAMA pulcherrimum
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendent bell flowers on graceful stems. Shades of mauve and pink
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
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
DIERAMA 'Ripe Cherries'
Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
pendulous flowers in reddish pink to pale purple.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00
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
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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
