About
Diascia capsularis is a free-flowering, bushy Diascia producing the characteristic mats of neat foliage and racemes of cup-shaped, twin-spurred flowers of the genus in profusion over a long season. A rewarding plant for a sunny border or container.
About the genus
Diascia are annuals and semi-evergreen perennials with mats of neat foliage and racemes of cup or bell-shaped flowers, usually in shades of pink, each with two short spurs. Popular and free-flowering plants for sunny borders and containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, borders, wildflower meadows
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained, often alkaline soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead or shear after flowering
PropagationSeed, division, or cuttings depending on species
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust occasionally