grassy bells
Also known as: wandflower
An evergreen perennial with narrow leaves to 50cm long, and arching flower stems to 1m bearing drooping panicles of flaring, bell-shaped pink flowers with papery brown bracts. A less substantial plant than D. pulcherrimum
Scientific classification
- Species
- grassy bells (Dierama pendulum)
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi 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 grassy bells
Distribution map
Southern Africa (E. Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of grassy bells
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grassy bells care guide
- Water regularly in growth but ensure sharp drainage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water regularly in growth but ensure sharp drainage
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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