Wand Flower
Dierama pulcherrimum
Also known as
Fairy's Fishing Rods, Fairy's Wand, Angel's Fishing Rods, Wedding Bells, Angels' fishing rods
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.8m | Max | 1m |
1m | Min | 60cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Wand Flower Overview
This extraordinary graceful species forms large clumps with tall, grass-like, green leaves. It has beautiful arching flower stalks with dangling pink bell flowers and once fully established it will likely have a really long flowering period during summer months. This species flourishes in areas receiving summer rainfall, but can grow in any garden with regular summer watering.
Common problems with Wand Flower
The foliage of this genus is susceptible to attack from rust fungus and red spider mites.
Wand Flower Companion Plants
Plant alongside small shrubs and annuals.
How to harvest Wand Flower
Harvest the tall flower stalk in summer months for flower arrangements. Harvest seeds when ripe and sow immediately in the spring
How to propagate Wand Flower
Seed
Sow during spring when temperatures start to increase. Sow to a depth of 3-5 mm, and space 20 cm apart in deep seed trays. Re-pot seedlings during their 2nd season. Plant out during 3rd season.
Division
Only divide large clumps after the flowering period and replant immediately. Plant the corm-offsets at a depth of 4 cm and space them 20 cm apart.
Special features of Wand Flower
Attracts birds
This species attracts small nectar drinking birds.
Attracts useful insects
It attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Drought resistant
It requires water in the summer, but only needs very little.
Pot plant
Great for any large sized pot placed alongside a water feature.
Wet sites
Bulbs must be kept dry and out of water, but plants looks spectacular if placed next to a pond, lake, stream or river.
Other uses of Wand Flower
Rock garden, wall or trellis. Suitable for coastal conditions.
Ornamental
Dierama is most effectively displayed on raised banks overhanging garden ponds, but can also be used in many other parts of the garden such as in rockeries or borders, provided it received sufficient sunlight.
