A delightful perennial bulb from South Africa, this is one of the tallest Dieramas, with wire thin flower stems reaching as high as 2m (6ft) or more. The delicate pale pink pendent bells, produced in midsummer, move in the slightest breeze.
An elegant foxglove with narrow spires of rusty white coloured flowers suitable for cutting. The cultivar name ’Gigantea’ refers to the size of the flowers, which are somewhat bigger than the species type. These plant also grow slightly taller than the species, growing 1.5-2m(4-6ft) in height.
Clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped green leaves. In spring, bears umbels of up to three pendent, tubular-bell-shaped cream flowers, followed by orange-red berries in autumn. Suitable for groundcover in a woodland garden. Height 36 inches; spread 18 inches.
Clump-forming perennial with red-tinged stems and lance-shaped green leaves. In early to late spring, bears pendent, tubular-bell-shaped white flowers, followed by orange berries in summer. Height and spread is 12 inches.
Rosette-forming perennial with dark green oblong leaves. In early summer, bears rich rose-purple flowers with sharply reflexed petals on eight-inch stems, with circles of gold and amber around the base. Plants go dormant in summer after flowering. Suitable for a woodland or rock garden.
