DIERAMA
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Shorter form from cross of alpine species -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
South Africa. Drakensburg Mountains. Garden origin. UK. Plant World Seeds, Newton Abbot -
EvergreenGrass-like foliage
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
10cm (4in)
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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) -
Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Requires a sheltered site protected from strong winds
