About
A dense, vigorous, compact semi-evergreen perennial to around 20cm in height with small, semi-trailing, oval dark green leaves. Large but dainty dark orange flowers with darker centres appear on wiry stems from summer to early autumn.
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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, and water in dry periods. Good for containers. Will need winter protection in colder areas This plant was included in the RHS Diascia (twinspur) perennial trial 2024-2025
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering, then cut down at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free