Basic Sowing Information for the Species Common/Latin Name: Angels Fishing Rod Type: Hardy perennial Temperature: Cover: Cover seed lightly with compost/vermiculite Date: Sow early spring onwards Advice: Sow early spring onwards when the temperature has warmed up outdoors in a pot placed in good light, or under gentle heat indoors. Seed can take up to 3 months to germinate. Dierama is also known as Angels fishing rods