About
An upright, spreading, perennial with small, oval, semi-evergreen leaves. From summer to autumn it bears wiry stems topped by an abundance two-sprurred, pink-orange flowers with darker centres. Height around 30cm (12in)
About the genus
Diascia can be annuals or semi-evergreen perennials, usually making a mat of neat foliage with racemes of cup or bell-shaped flowers, usually in shades of pink, and each with two short spurs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water in dry periods. Provide protection from frosts This plant was included in the RHS Diascia (twinspur) perennial trial 2024-2025
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or from softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free