Overview

Dierama 'Hermia' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dierama, part of the Iridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dierama 'Hermia' 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 'Hermia' is an evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Iridaceae family. Like other Dierama species, it grows from corms and features elongated, narrow foliage with delicate, arching stems that bear nodding, bell-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and flower borders. It is best planted at the correct depth and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

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 in Afrikaans. They are native to Africa, with most occurring in the southern regions of the continent.

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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 'Hermia' 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 'Hermia'

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions