Angel’s fishing rod
Dierama spp
An ornamental plant, planted March to May, or sown in September.
In September: mulch the Angel’s fishing rod. It can be sown under cover now.
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Angel’s fishing rod, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow under cover. | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none |
| Plant out. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Plant a pot-grown Angel’s fishing rod. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Plant Angel’s fishing rod corms. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Protect the Angel’s fishing rod over winter. | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none |
| Clear away the dead Angel’s fishing rod stems and leaves. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Mulch the Angel’s fishing rod. | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Sowing and planting
Sow under cover in September. Moderate source: Gardeners’ World.
Plant out March to May. Strong source: RHS.
Plant a pot-grown Angel’s fishing rod March to May. Strong source: RHS.
Plant Angel’s fishing rod corms March to May, 5 to 7.5cm deep, 5 to 10cm apart. Strong sources: RHS and Farmer Gracy.
Protect the Angel’s fishing rod over winter
Cover with a cloche or fleece and lay a thick mulch over the roots, until well established.
Usually December to February. Strong source: RHS.
Clear away the dead Angel’s fishing rod stems and leaves
Cut out the old, faded leaves to keep the plant tidy; no other pruning is needed.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Mulch the Angel’s fishing rod
Spread well-rotted garden compost to stop the soil drying out.
Usually March to May, and September to November. Strong source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Strong: the RHS page for this plant is among them.Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
What not to do
Don’t lift and divide it
It resents being disturbed, and takes time to flower again after it is divided.
March to April, and September to November. Strong sources: Gardeners’ World and RHS.
Add Angel’s fishing rod to my plot
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