Dierama


The foliage of Dierama above.


Angel's fishing rod is wonderful addition to the garden,  prefers well drained soil in a sheltered but sunny location. The thick and sometimes sharp foliage stands mostly upright, although in a small garden may need some support to prevent it falling over other plants close by. The flowers appear on long arching stalks, with the stems bearing bell shaped flowers in the summer, hence the name fishing rod, as the stalks bear a resemblance to fishing rods. 

Propagation is done by seed, it is not hard to germinate, once tyhe plant is large enough it may require splitting, the same as any other perennial. Dierama does not like to be distyurbed so the plant should be left as long as possible before splitting. ensure that digging is done as far under the corms as possible and do not allow to dry out. 

In the autum cut back the flowrer spikes as far as possible, and leave for the winter. In the spring, remove and damaged foliage and last years flower spikes will just pull away from the plant.  The plant is only described as half hardy, however I have had no issues with the plant when fully eastablished, but I would advise a mulch around the base to protect the corms, any frost damaged foliage will be replaced in the spring as the plant starts to grow. Any young plants should be put either intyo a cold frame or a greenhouse for the winter, in the cold climate they will not survive, I have learnt this the hard way. 



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