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Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond' (Firecracker flower 'Pink Diamond')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond'
Other names
Firecracker flower 'Pink Diamond', Dichelostemma ida maia 'Pink Diamond'
Genus
Dichelostemma Dichelostemma
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Diamond' _ 'Pink Diamond' is a bulbous perennial with arching linear leaves. In early summer, it bears heads of pendant, tubular pink flowers tipped with yellow-green.
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Offsets
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Where to grow
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond' (Firecracker flower 'Pink Diamond') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. in a sunny, sheltered position. Add grit to heavy soils to improve drainage. Water during any dry spells whilst in active growth but allow the plant to dry out after flowering. Protect from frost
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond'
Other names
Firecracker flower 'Pink Diamond', Dichelostemma ida maia 'Pink Diamond'
Genus
Dichelostemma Dichelostemma
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Diamond' _ 'Pink Diamond' is a bulbous perennial with arching linear leaves. In early summer, it bears heads of pendant, tubular pink flowers tipped with yellow-green.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Offsets
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Where to grow
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond' (Firecracker flower 'Pink Diamond') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. in a sunny, sheltered position. Add grit to heavy soils to improve drainage. Water during any dry spells whilst in active growth but allow the plant to dry out after flowering. Protect from frost
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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