Overview
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dierama, part of the Iridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dierama 'Candy Stripe' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, prairie planting and flower borders and beds.
About
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' is a cultivar of the Dierama genus, which comprises evergreen, clump-forming perennials growing from corms. This plant features elongated, narrow foliage and delicate, arching stems that bear nodding, bell-shaped flowers during the summer. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position with full sun exposure. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dierama
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dierama 'Candy Stripe'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dierama 'Candy Stripe'?
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dierama 'Candy Stripe' need?
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dierama 'Candy Stripe' hardy in the UK?
Dierama 'Candy Stripe' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Dierama 'Candy Stripe'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Dierama genus
- Dierama pulcherrimum
- Dierama 'Hermia'
- Dierama 'Kilmurry White'wandflower 'Kilmurry White'
- Dierama grandiflorumlarge-flowered fairy wand