Overview
Dierama pulcherrimum is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Dierama, part of the Iridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dierama pulcherrimum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Dierama pulcherrimum, angel's fishing rod, is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae, native to the southeastern Cape Provinces of South Africa. Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall by 0.5 m (1.6 ft) broad, it is an arching evergreen perennial with drooping rosy pink bell-shaped flowers in summer.
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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, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dierama pulcherrimum size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dierama pulcherrimum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dierama pulcherrimum?
Dierama pulcherrimum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dierama pulcherrimum need?
Dierama pulcherrimum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Dierama pulcherrimum hardy in the UK?
Dierama pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum?
Seed, Division.
More in the Dierama genus
- Dierama 'Candy Stripe'
- Dierama 'Hermia'
- Dierama 'Kilmurry White'wandflower 'Kilmurry White'
- Dierama grandiflorumlarge-flowered fairy wand