Dierama robustum
robust wandflower
A cormous perennial to 1.5m forming a clump of tough, narrow, evergreen leaves. Tall, arching stems support hanging sprays of pale pink, bell-shaped flowers, with silvery bracts, in mid to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Dierama are evergreen, clump-forming cormous perennials with long, narrow leaves and slender arching stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa, Lesotho
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or by division in spring. Young plants and divisions can be slow to establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Tidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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