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DIERAMA pulcherrimum Blackbird
Arching stems, which terminate in a string of small plum purple bell shaped flowers. June-Aug. Dieramas form compact clumps of narrow-leafed foliage about 30cm in diameter. Sun. Moist well drained soil.
Dierama is the Greek word for funnel and describes the flower shape; the English name, Angel’s Fishing Rod, describes the plant’s beautiful habit. They look their best planted by water or gravel, against which the overhanging wands may be admired without distraction; their reflections in the water are also of great beauty. Dierama are extremely deep rooted and therefore need to be planted with care as they resent being dug up and moved. They like a moist fertile, but well drained soil. Like most members of the iris family Dieramas have attractive seedheads. They are salt resistant and therefore suitable for marine gardens.
£7.50
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Plant Details: DIERAMA pulcherrimum Blackbird
Plant: DIERAMA
Species: pulcherrimum
Common name: Angel`s Fishing Rod
Family: Iridaceae
Origin: S. Africa
Flower colour: Purple
Flower month: Jul, Aug
Flower scent: None
Foliage colour: Green
Hardy: Hardy
Soil type: Moist soil
Aspect: Sun
Evergreen: Deciduous
Height: 100
Spread: 60
Flower type: Single
Flower attribute: Elegant
Foliage style: Arch Foliage Habit
Leaf colour: Green
Winter grow conditions: Outside sheltered
Container Compost: Peat Substitute Compost
Web rating: Woottens rating 8/10
Special uses: Marine
Pot Size: 9cm
Variety: Blackbird
Sub Group: Iris Family
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