Dierama pulcherrimum

‘Blackbird’

BLACKBIRD FAIRY FISHING RODS

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Blackbird’
BLACKBIRD FAIRY FISHING RODS

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Blackbird’ is an offspring from the darkest of all Fairy Fishing Rods. It bears large, flared, deep claret-purple trumpets along arching stems in Spring/Summer.

Showy and impressive

It is a sensational cut flower, but you do need a big vase to do it justice.

Hardy & easy to please perennial clump

Plant Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Blackbird’ in Full Sun to Part Shade.
Most soils will suit it.

Dry resistant once established

‘Blackbird’ is a frost hardy, un-fussy evergreen bulbous perennial.
And is dry resistant once established.
It will be with you for decades.

Seedlings may produce the odd colour variation, but that is all part of the fun and they are all beautiful.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Blackbird’ makes a tight, evergreen clump.
1.3m High, with very graceful arching stems dangling deep burgundy bells for Christmas x 1m Wide dense clump of fine reed-like foliage.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: EASY

Sow at any time of year in punnets indoors, except mid-summer.

Germination may be hastened by soaking the seeds overnight in a glass of clean, warm (not boiling) water, before you sow them.

Then sow seeds in a punnet or small pots, on surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Now press the seeds gently into the surface, and barely cover with no more than 3mm of mix / vermiculite / fine sandy grit.
Because light is needed for seed germination.

Now place the sown punnet in a warm, well-lit position, such as a window sill (but not in direct sunlight).

Then keep mix moist but not sodden.

Temperatures of 15-20°C approx. are best for optimum germination.
So you can use a temperature controlled heat mat if you have one, or just use the natural warmth of the house.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 30 days.
But do not discard your punnet because some seeds may come later (this is a natural device by the plant to give the seedlings a better chance to avoid problems by staggering germination).

Seed Count: 10 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).

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