Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, cottage and native gardeners
WAND FLOWER
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Botanical Name
Dierama pulcherium 'Mixed'
An unusual South African perennial with strap like foliage and 1.5m tall arching stems with long tassels of bell shaped, papery, pink, clear white and deep red flowers in the early summer months. These marginally frost hardy plants need well drained , fertile soil and a sunny position. 15 seeds/No.3/
Drought Resistant
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
GermType
Long germinating seeds
Sow Method
Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Requires light to germinate (not direct sunlight though) so surface sow into trays and press into soil to ensure good contact. Keep moist and at about 17-20˚C. Can take up to 2 months to germinate.
Height
1.5 m
Spacing/Spread
0.6 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Mar 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Mar 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Mar 1st to Aug 31st