Dierama igneum is a beautiful sight to behold on a summer's day. Arching, wiry 'rod like' stems rise through tufts of grassy, evergreen foliage. Every summer, sinewy stems rise, looking delicate but are strong, holding reddish-pink, bell-shaped blooms. The flowers hang pendulously, just like fish from a rod (hence the common name Angel's Fishing Rods), nodding gently even on the calmest of days and thus providing continual movement. Native to South Africa, Dierama look amazing when grown amongst grasses where they form attractive clumps from which the flower stems will rise. The flowers are excellent for cutting and when grown in the borders are loved by bees and butterflies. Dierama igneum prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in sun. Growing to a height of 90-100cm, and spread of 30-50cm, As hardy, cormerous, herbaceous perennials, Dierama thrive outside all year round in the UK with no winter protection required - other than to ensure the corms do not become too wet.
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