Diascia 'Candy Floss' (twinspur 'Candy Floss') — Matforming

Overview

Diascia 'Candy Floss' is a matforming bedding in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia 'Candy Floss' 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 'Candy Floss' is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial in the Scrophulariaceae family, known commonly as twinspur 'Candy Floss'. This cultivar produces racemes of cup-shaped blooms in pink hues, each flower featuring two short spurs. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it offers summer and autumn interest. Diascia 'Candy Floss' is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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 'Candy Floss' 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 'Candy Floss'

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 'Candy Floss'?

Diascia 'Candy Floss' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Diascia 'Candy Floss' need?

Diascia 'Candy Floss' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Diascia 'Candy Floss' hardy in the UK?

Diascia 'Candy Floss' 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 'Candy Floss'?

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

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