About
A spreading perennial to 25cm tall, with small, fresh green, oval leaves and loose racemes of coral-orange flowers.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can be grown in a container; water in dry periods
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free