Dierama pulcherrimum |
Native Region: Zimbabwe, South Africa, the Cape
Zone Range: 08-10
Preferred Climate: Temperate to Mediterranean
Harvest Date: Tuesday 22 August, 2006
Seed count: 25-30
Description:
Graceful arching semi-evergreen foliage gives rise to long wire thin stems of pendent, pale to magenta-pink flowers.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in a cool greenhouse in spring. Grow on in any good garden soil with good drainage. In warmer climates keep soil fairly moist; in cooler regions, good drainage wil improve potential hardiness. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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