About
Diascia fetcaniensis, the Fetcani twinspur, is a creeping, semi-evergreen perennial with oval, hairy, heart-based leaves and loose spires of rose-pink, twin-spurred flowers with concave 'windows' produced from summer to early autumn to around 25 cm. A rewarding and spreading Diascia for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toE Europe to Kazakhstan
FragranceFlower
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Plants will benefit from being divided about every five years
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer (Dianthus cuttings are known as pipings) or by layering after flowering or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt