{"title":"Dierama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e Angel’s Fishing Rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDierama\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of evergreen, clump-forming cormous perennials from the summer-rainfall grasslands of South Africa, grown for their long, narrow leaves and slender arching stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped flowers in summer. The stems sway gracefully in the slightest breeze, giving rise to the common name angel’s fishing rod. Flowers range from white and palest pink through to deep claret-purple depending on species and cultivar, and the plants are long-lived and increasingly impressive once established — though they do require patience after transplanting, as disturbance causes a temporary die-back before re-growth begins. They thrive in full sun in moist but free-draining soil, and are well suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens and waterside planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dierama-pulcherrimum","title":"Dierama pulcherrimum","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall, elegant wand-like stems gently bend under the weight of dangling bright reddish purple flowers above clumps of mid green grassy foliage. Flowering from June to August, it works particularly well as either a statement plant in a gravel garden or for adding a subtle glinting layer to the middle of a border.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater it well during early summer to encourage the plant to increase in size. It performs best in full sun in a humus-rich, free draining soil that retains some moisture.  Avoid exposure to excessive winter wet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 150cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53116671492438,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dieramapulcherrimum-1.jpg?v=1776226515"},{"product_id":"dierama-igneum","title":"Dierama igneum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoral-red bell flowers swing gently from slender arching stems over tufted grass-like foliage. Its common names — fairy bells, wand flower and fiery wandflower — speak beautifully to the delicacy of this shorter \u003cem\u003eDierama\u003c\/em\u003e, but it is a tough customer too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from South Africa, this hard-to-find perennial looks wonderful planted in large drifts, particularly overhanging water where its dainty reflection can be enjoyed. Equally at home in a border or container, it dislikes drying out in summer or becoming waterlogged in winter. Grow in any fertile, moist but free-draining soil in full sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 45cm × 20cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53373947806038,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 cm","offer_id":54498640724310,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dieramaigneum.jpg?v=1777664833"},{"product_id":"dierama-pulcherrimum-var-album","title":"Dierama pulcherrimum var. album","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a charming contrast to the rosy purple tones of \u003cem\u003eDierama pulcherrimum\u003c\/em\u003e, var. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e carries loose clusters of palest pink to white tubular flowers, each highlighted with a dark red throat. These dangle from slender arching stems that gently move in the breeze in a naturalistic and ethereal display lasting from July into August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to build into large clumps, it prefers a sunny or very lightly shaded and sheltered spot in a rich, fertile soil that is well-drained but never fully dries out. Hang in there and your patience will be rewarded by a delicate perennial that adds graceful movement and lightness to a border, gravel or coastal garden. Where soil and light conditions are right, its fine silhouette looks particularly beautiful reflected in water. In hard winters, protect from very hard frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynonym: Dierama pulcherrimum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Snowbells’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 100cm × 30cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53572394975574,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 cm","offer_id":54498384118102,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"dierama-pulcherrimum-blackbird","title":"Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Blackbird’ is a striking evergreen perennial bearing large, deep claret-purple bell-shaped flowers carried in elegant sprays on fine, arching stems that sway gracefully in the breeze from July through to September. The tall, strap-shaped leaves provide a strong vertical presence throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003cem\u003eDierama\u003c\/em\u003e, it rewards patience — slow to establish but long-lived and increasingly impressive with age. Grow in full sun in free-draining soil; it is well suited to sunny borders and gravel gardens where the arching stems can be appreciated at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 90cm × 45cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"7 cm","offer_id":54498497560918,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/collections\/dierama.oembed","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}