Dierama Tiny Bells (Dwarf)

Description

Upward facing short variety.

A dwarf Dierama reaching no more than a 35cm in height with flowers facing upwards. Fine erect grass evergreen foliage keeps interest year round for this hardy form. Best displayed in containers or in visible areas of the rock garden. Place in a free draining sunny position.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 35cm

Spread: 25cm

Further information:

These are beautiful plants to have in your garden. They are often seen near ponds but a pond is not essential. They can be planted in containers or rock garden.  They have stems of pink bell like flowers in summer.  Cut back flower stems only. In early spring pull away old stems.

Common Name: Dwarf Angel’s Fishing Rod

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Iridaceae

Foliage: Linear

Basic Colour: ( Pink )

Flower Colour: pink

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 35cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / border / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: Tidy old foliage in Autumn

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance

Origin: South Africa (Cultivar)