Nov 13, 2024 · Dierama pulcherrimum (Hook.f.) Baker is an Eastern Cape South African species that is more or less evergreen and grows to 1.6 meters in open, stony grassland. It has magenta pink to reddish purple bell-like flowers on wiry stems.

Oct 12, 2021 · All you need to know about growing dierama (angel's fishing rod), including site, planting and care. Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

Dierama is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. Common names include hairbells, angel's fishing rod, fairybells, and wandflowers in English and grasklokkies (= grass-bells) in Afrikaans. [1] They are native to Africa, with most occurring in …

Dierama: the best varieties and how to grow

Dierama pulcherrimum (Angel's Fishing Rod) is an elegant, evergreen perennial featuring long, gracefully arching stems adorned with nodding, bell-shaped, pale pink to magenta to white flowers from early to late summer. The blossoms open in sequence along …

Learn how to grow dierama in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.

May 18, 2021 · Wandflower, or Dierama, is slightly frost tolerant and grows well in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 9. Growing Dierama wandflowers provides dramatic form and texture to sunny, well-drained areas of your garden.

Dierama Species: pulcherrimum Family: Iridaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: South Africa Wildlife Value: Attracts hummingbirds Play Value: Wind Shimmer Dimensions: Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in. Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Herbaceous ...

Indigenous to South Africa’s open grasslands, this vigorous Dierama sports a smaller stature than Dierama pulcherrimum. Slender blade-like green leaves boost a wealth of pendulous, wide-flaring lilac to rosy-pink flowers that lend a lighthearted charm wherever they unfurl.

Nov 24, 2023 · How to Grow Wand flowers, and other Dierama Plants. Dierama can be planted in either the spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds on the surface or if you have wand flower corms then they should be planted at a depth of about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches). Dierama likes to grow in an area that is sunny and has good drainage. They can not ...