Overview

Dierama pumilum 'Titania' is a perennial in the genus Dierama, part of the Iridaceae family. Dierama pumilum 'Titania' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. It is native to South Africa.

About

Dierama pumilum 'Titania' is a perennial in the Iridaceae (iris) family, commonly called Venus' Fishing Rod or Wandflower. It originates from South Africa. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained yet moist soil and flowers from July to September. It is grown for its seasonal display of summer blooms.

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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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In the garden

Dierama pumilum 'Titania' is a South African perennial in the iris family (Iridaceae) and carries the common names Venus' Fishing Rod and Wandflower. Its origins in South Africa inform its preference for a sunny or lightly shaded site and soils that drain freely while retaining some moisture through the growing season. Plant in a position that receives full sun or partial shade and give a soil that is well drained but not allowed to dry out completely; free-draining loam with consistent moisture suits it better than heavy, clay soils that stay waterlogged. Avoid sitting crowns in persistently wet winter ground and ensure good surface drainage at planting time. In the UK it is best placed where summer flowering stems will be visible — the middle or back of a mixed herbaceous border or in a naturalistic drift. Expect flowering from July to September. After blooming, remove spent flower stalks to keep the clump tidy and allow the foliage to settle back before any late-season tidying.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dierama

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained

Soil moisture

moist

Plant details

Dierama pumilum 'Titania' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Native to

South Africa

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dierama pumilum 'Titania'

Propagation

seed,division

Frequently asked questions