Extremely unusual!
Dierama Plant - Blackbird
Extremely unusual!
The Dierama Plant - Blackbird is a truly beautiful plant. It’s easy to see how this graceful flower got its common name ‘Angel’s Fishing Rod’, the clusters of slender leaves produce long, beautiful arching wands. These wands bear the magnificent pendulous flowers, deep purple in colour that gently swing in the slightest breeze. The funnel shaped flowers will create amazing dynamic flower bed and flower border displays as they move in the wind.
Growing to a height of 100cm (40”) and a spread of 30cm (12”), these flowers will create fantastic flower displays potted in decorative containers and patio pots around your garden. Adding height and beautiful colours to your displays.
- It’s clear to see why this plant is nicknamed ‘Angel's Fishing Rod’ with long slender stems.
- The beautiful pendulous purple coloured flowers are mesmerising in flower beds & borders.
- These plants look great in patio pots & containers too with tall stems & exotic looking flowers.
Looking after your Dierama Plant - Blackbird
Plant Dierama Plant - Blackbird in a sunny spot in your garden in rich, well- drained soil. Add organic compost to your soil prior to planting for best results. Make sure to water your Dierama Plant - Blackbird regularly, especially through hot periods of the season.
Colour:Purple
Hardiness:0 to -5 degrees
Seeds:False
Bulbs:False
Shrubs:False
Tree:False
Plants:True
Plug or Potted Plant:Potted
If Potted, Size of Potted Tree:9cm
Aftercare - Easy:True
Aftercare - Moderate:False
Aftercare - High:False
Height:91-100cm
Edible Flower:False
Spread:51-60cm
Likes Acidic Soil:False
Containers:True
Beds & Borders:True
Prefers Full Sun:True
Partial or Full Shade:True
F1 Variety:False
Half Hardy Perennial:True
Shrub:False
Growing Information
Potted Plants
On delivery of your plants you need to do this straight away: Carefully unpack your plants and check that the compost is moist. If it’s dry, water carefully using a small watering can and allow to drain. Stand in a light, warm place and then follow the ‘growing on’ instructions. Provided they are kept moist, they can usually be left for up to 3 days. Your plants have been grown under ideal conditions and inspected by one of our experts prior to careful packaging and despatch by post. However, should they have been damaged or delayed during delivery, please contact us immediately.
Remember to ensure all summer bedding plants are protected from spring frosts. Do not plant outdoors before late May/early June.
For the best results, pot these on and keep them in the greenhouse for a few weeks before planting them out. A 7cm pot filled loosely with moist compost is ideal to plant these sturdy young plants into. In each pack of extra value plug plants, you will find a dibber stick. If you intend to plant plug plants through the side of hanging baskets you can use a smaller pot than 7cm and transfer into baskets when well established.
To remove your plugs, gently push up through the base hole of each cell and ease the plant and root plug out of the tray. Place it into the centre of the filled pot, so that the roots of the plug are covered. Firm the compost gently around the base of the plug whilst ensuring the stem and leaves remain above the top layer.