Dierama pulcherrimum - P9

Description
The Angel´s fishing rod (Dierama pulcherrimum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers from September to October. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Angel´s fishing rod is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sparaxis pulcherrima, Dierama longiflorum.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Angel´s fishing rods are medium green, linear.

Spread
South Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Angel´s fishing rod has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Apply compost: In the period from March to April.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Dierama pulcherrimum forms funnel-shaped, purple-red flowers from September.

Use
Woody border, herbaceous border