Dierama pulcherrimum

angels fishing rod

• Position: full sun
• Soil: humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: June to August
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
  
  A distinctive-looking perennial with arching stems of bell-shaped, magenta flowers that hang above clumps of grass-like, mid to grey-green leaves, retained all year. The stems look delicate, but are actually very tough and appear to tremble in the breeze. Angel's fishing rod is perfect for introducing movement to a well-drained border in a sunny, sheltered site, or for overhanging water. Initially slow to establish, it looks particularly good with early autumn-flowering ornamental grasses.
  
  
• Garden care: Water freely during the growing season. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.