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DIERAMA pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'
Commonly known as Angel's fishing rod, Wandflower
Deep wine-purple flowers
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £10 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenGrass-like foliage.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetWine purple -
Bell/LanternTubular-bell-shaped 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long
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Spikes
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (39in)
60cm (24in)
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