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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Dierama 'Hermia'?
Dierama 'Hermia' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dierama 'Hermia' need?
Dierama 'Hermia' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dierama 'Hermia' hardy in the UK?
Dierama 'Hermia' 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 'Hermia'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Dierama genus
- Dierama pulcherrimum
- Dierama 'Candy Stripe'
- Dierama 'Kilmurry White'wandflower 'Kilmurry White'
- Dierama grandiflorumlarge-flowered fairy wand