Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Dierama pulcherrimum
angel's fishing rod
Everything about Dierama pulcherrimum is heavenly. Their movement in the breeze, the nodding blooms which hang like purple raindrops from the delicate arched stems, the way the flowers almost appear to be floating in mid air. It is also, aptly, known as angel's fishing rod, which makes total sense. If angels were to cast their lines, they would surely look this beautiful. Let their gentleness grace a sunny border among soft, equally airy ornamental grasses to create flowing summer wilderness, or use them to soften a vibrant, hot border. They look amazing combined with virtually anything!
Dierama pulcherrimum is a perennial which has a grassy look about it. The foliage is evergreen and narrow, the flower stems are tall and arching. This beautiful plant is hardy in areas with relatively mild winters, coping with winter temperatures down to around -10°C if they are planted in a free-draining, sandy or loamy soil. Dierama grows happily in coastal areas and is relatively drought tolerant and very low maintenance once established.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Dierama pulcherrimum
- Flower colour
- Purple, pink
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- Established spread
- 1-1.2m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Stony
Sandy
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Borders
Coastal gardens
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Wildlife gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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