Dierama BLACKBIRD
Evergreen, clump-forming cormous perennial with long, narrow leaves and slender arching stems bearing nodding, deep red-purple, bell-shaped flowers in summer. The pendulous habit of these flowers is said to resemble silvery fishes on an angler's rod (hence the common name Angel's Fishing Rods).
Pot Size
Supplied in a 3 litre pot
Grows up to
Height 1.5m, spread 0.5m
Flowering Period
July - August
Position
Humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun
Characteristics
Evergreen perennial
Additional Information
Tidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring