robust wandflower
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A cormous perennial to 1.5m forming a clump of tough, narrow, evergreen leaves. Tall, arching stems support hanging sprays of pale pink, bell-shaped flowers, with silvery bracts, in mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- robust wandflower (Dierama robustum)
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 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 robust wandflower
Distribution map
Southern Africa, Lesotho
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of robust wandflower
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robust wandflower care guide
- Water regularly in growth but ensure sharp drainage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 or by division in spring. Young plants and divisions can be slow to establish
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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