Dierama pendulum x pulcherrimum

Price: £5.00

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Family: Iridaceae
Main Season: Summer
Flower Colour: Pink
Leaf Colour: Green
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Sun
Soil Type: Ordinary, medium loam
Height: 1.2m to 1.8m (4' to 6')
Peat Free? Yes
Hardiness Guide: RHS H4 minimum -5C to -10C
Pot Size: 9cm

Availability:

Approx. 17 in stock

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Hybrid seedlings between these species which produce classic Angels Fishing Rods from near white, through shades of pink to near purple. Mostly 1.5m-1.8m tall. Drained but good soil in full sun.

Being seed grown these are generally good, vigorous plants and have so far produced a wide range of flower colours. Dierama can take a year or two to settle in and start flowering but these seem to be flowering quite well in pots!

Our preferred cultivation technique is to keep them a bit on the dry side overwinter, in the ground this means a well drained soil. During the growing season, particularly early summer, they do seem to appreciate plenty of moisture.

Both species are native to southern Africa.