Dierama igneum
- Perennial
- 50-100 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Evergreen
- Hardy to approx. -10°C
Fishing rod, Bellgrass lily. A plant from South Africa with graceful flower spikes full of pink-red bells, a somewhat lower form. For a position that is not too dry in full sun. Flowering can take several years.
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 100 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - August |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist, Winter dry |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Dierama igneum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Dierama |
| Family | Iridaceae |
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