Overview
Dierama 'Kilmurry White' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dierama, part of the Iridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dierama 'Kilmurry White' 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 'Kilmurry White' is a cultivar of the Dierama genus, known as wandflowers, which are evergreen, clump-forming perennials growing from corms. This herbaceous perennial features the genus's characteristic elongated, narrow foliage and arching stems that bear delicate, nodding bell-shaped flowers. Suited to full sun and sheltered, south-facing positions, it thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soils. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal areas, and cottage gardens, offering interest in spring.
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 'Kilmurry White' 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 'Kilmurry White'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dierama 'Kilmurry White'?
Dierama 'Kilmurry White' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dierama 'Kilmurry White' need?
Dierama 'Kilmurry White' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dierama 'Kilmurry White' hardy in the UK?
Dierama 'Kilmurry White' 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 'Kilmurry White'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Dierama genus
- Dierama pulcherrimum
- Dierama 'Candy Stripe'
- Dierama 'Hermia'
- Dierama grandiflorumlarge-flowered fairy wand