- Botanical name: Dierama pulcherrimum (Slieve donard hybrids Group) 'Slieve Donard Hybrids'
- Common name: Angel's fishing rod
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
- Key features:
- Flowers
Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Slieve Donard Hybrids’
Dierama pulcherrimum is a graceful, evergreen perennial, bearing arching stems of bell-shaped pink flowers which dangle above clumps of grassy foliage, resembling a fishing rod. It’s perfect for adding movement to a sunny border, and works well when planted with ornamental grasses.
Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Slieve Donard Hybrids’ bears paler pink blooms than the species, in June and July. For best results grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Slieve Donard Hybrids’ isn’t suitable for growing in pots. Water freely during the growing season, but avoid excessive winter wet. Cut away old foliage in early spring and if necessary lift and divide congested clumps at the same time.
How to grow Dierama 'Slieve Donard Hybrids'
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Plant size
1.2m height
60cm spread
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Dierama 'Slieve Donard Hybrids' and wildlife
Dierama 'Slieve Donard Hybrids' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dierama 'Slieve Donard Hybrids' poisonous?
Dierama 'Slieve Donard Hybrids' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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