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Dierama Alba

Dierama Alba

Angel Fishing Rods

$15.00
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Dierama alba, commonly known as White Fairy Wand or Angel's Fishing Rod, is a stunning perennial admired for its elegant arching stems that carry delicate white, bell-shaped flowers throughout summer. The blooms appear to float above clumps of slender, grass-like foliage, swaying gracefully in the slightest breeze and adding movement and softness to the garden.

Perfect for cottage gardens, contemporary landscapes and naturalistic planting schemes, Dierama alba provides a striking vertical accent while maintaining an airy, delicate appearance. Once established, it is hardy, long-lived and rewards gardeners with an increasingly spectacular display each year.

Why You'll Love Dierama alba

  • Elegant arching stems of pure white flowers
  • Creates beautiful movement in the garden
  • Long flowering season through summer
  • Attractive grass-like foliage year-round
  • Excellent feature plant for borders
  • Highly frost hardy once established
  • Low-maintenance and long-lived
  • Adds architectural interest without appearing heavy


  • Evergreen, Cold hardy, Fast-growing, and Flowering
  • Expected 5 Year Height 1.5M
  • Flowers in December

Planting & Care Tips

How to care for your Dierama Alba:Water regularly during the first growing season while plants establish deep roots.


Once established, Dierama alba appreciates regular watering during prolonged dry periods but is reasonably drought tolerant once mature.

Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely during flowering.

For healthy growth and abundant flowers:

Apply compost annually in spring.
Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser before new growth begins.
Mulch around the base to help retain moisture.
Pruning

Very little pruning is required.

After flowering:

Remove spent flower stems if desired.
Leave the evergreen foliage intact.
Remove any damaged or dead leaves during late winter.

Avoid cutting back healthy foliage, as it continues to feed the plant.

Dierama dislikes disturbance once established.

For best performance:

Plant in its permanent position.
Only divide mature clumps if absolutely necessary.
Divide during early spring, taking care to minimise root disturbance.

Dierama alba is highly frost hardy once established.

For best winter performance:

Ensure good drainage.
Leave the foliage intact throughout winter.
Remove any weather-damaged leaves in spring.

Dierama alba can be grown successfully in large containers.

For best results:

Choose a deep pot to accommodate its extensive root system.
Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Keep the soil evenly moist during summer.
Position in full sun.

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