Dierama pulcherrimum var. album (Angels' fishing rods)

Botanical name

Dierama pulcherrimum var. album

Other names

Angels' fishing rods, Fairy bells, Dierama 'Snowbells'

Genus

Dierama Dierama

Species

D. pulcherrimum var. album - D. pulcherrimum var. album is a perennial with grass-like foliage and in summer it bears pendent white funnel-shaped flowers suspended from slender arching stems that move in the slightest breeze.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Arching, Clump-forming

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Colour

Flower

White in Summer

Foliage

Green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs

Specific diseases

Onion rot

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Dierama pulcherrimum var. album (Angels' fishing rods) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Wildlife

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Particularly effective on the margin of ponds. Water freely during the growing season.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but 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)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Dierama pulcherrimum var. album (Angels' fishing rods)

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/