About
Diascia rigescens, the stiff twinspur, is a spreading, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with broadly oval, light-green leaves and erect wands to 45 cm of salmon-pink, two-spurred flowers from summer to early autumn. A reliable and ornamental diascia for a sunny border or container.
About the genus
Diascia, the twinspurs, are mat-forming or spreading annuals and semi-evergreen perennials from South Africa with neat, toothed foliage and slender racemes of cup-shaped, two-spurred flowers in pink, salmon or white. Popular and free-flowering plants for sunny borders, rockeries and containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.