Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) (twinspur [Apricot Delight]) — Matforming

Overview

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) is a matforming bedding in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') is a cultivar of the Diascia genus, known as twinspur, which includes annuals and semi-evergreen perennials forming dense mats of tidy leaves. This matforming plant features semi-evergreen foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it flowers from summer through autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Diascia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bedding, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Matforming
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series)

Propagation: Seed, softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: Slugs and snails may be a problem
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series)?

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) need?

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) hardy in the UK?

Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.

How do I propagate Diascia Apricot Delight ('Codicot') (Sun Chimes Series)?

Seed, softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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