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Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond'

Also Known As

  • Dichelostemma ida-maia x multiflorum 'Pink Diamond'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 20"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 6a-11

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Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond' plant details

Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, native plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink Diamond' is a pink form of the firecracker flower with narrow, grass-like foliage sporting stems clustered with intriguing clusters of deep pink, light pink, and white tubular flowers. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies. Appreciates reasonable moisture when in growth but keep dry when dormant. Dichelostemma ida-maia is native to southern Oregon and northern California.
Blooms: spring-summer, purple deciduous grass like foliage/ D. ida-maia x B.congestum Zone 5-9. 24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained
Wayne Roderick from the Tilden Botanical Garden selected this naturally occurring hybrid from a cross between the fiery red firecracker Dichelostemma & a blue Brodiaea. The 6-20 tubular flowers are deep pink & reflexing at the end & like its firecracker parent, it is very attractive to hummingbirds & butterflies. The 20” strap-like leaves emerge early in Spring & are followed by 8-20” flower stems later in the season. While it is important it gets ample water during the growing season (Winter/early Spring), the plant will go dormant during Summer & it is important to then keep it dry at that time. In the wild it grows at the edge of woods & it will be happy in full sun as well part shade. Tolerant of both clay & sandy soil, it will slowly spread & become a several foot wide clump. When happy a totally carefree California Native.

Gardening facts about Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond' plant

How to Grow Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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