About
A clump-forming perennial with up to 1m long narrow leaves. In summer it produces arching stems with nodding, cool-white flowers with a slight pink-purple tinge.
About the genus
Dierama are evergreen, clump-forming cormous perennials with long, narrow leaves and slender arching stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationDierama cultivation - grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun. Avoid planting in soils prone to staying wet, especially during winter; can be damaged by winter cold and wet. Plant in spring
PruningTidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring
PropagationThey may resent disturbance so leave until really congested before division of clumps in spring. Do not allow the corms to dry out. They may take 1-2 years to flower freely again
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free