few-flowered wandflower
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An evergreen perennial forming dense clumps of short leaves about 30-40cm high. Reddish-pink hanging flowers are produced in summer on arching stems slightly taller than the foliage
Scientific classification
- Species
- few-flowered wandflower (Dierama pauciflorum)
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of few-flowered wandflower
Distribution map
S and Eastern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of few-flowered wandflower
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few-flowered wandflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. They may resent disturbance so leave until really congested before division of clumps in spring. Do not allow the corms to dry out. They may take 1-2 years to flower freely again
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun. Avoid planting in soils prone to staying wet. Further dierama cultivation advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble-free
Pests
Generally trouble-free. Can be damaged by winter cold and wet
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