Dierama pendulum
FAIRY BELLS, FAIRY'S FISHING WANDS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen corm

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pests: Highly suscpetible to red spider mites and rust fungus.

Pruning: Remove spent flowers stems and leaves as they form.

Watering: Water less in autumn and winter.

 
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Dierama pendulum
FAIRY BELLS, FAIRY'S FISHING WANDS
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen corm

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson, pink or white

Flowering Time: mid spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border, poolside

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting






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