Overview
Diascia 'Diascot' is a matforming bedding in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia 'Diascot' 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 'Diascot' is a matforming cultivar of the Diascia genus, known commonly as twinspur. As a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial, it forms a dense mat of tidy leaves and produces racemes of cup- or bell-shaped blooms with two short spurs, typically in pink hues. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it offers seasonal interest through summer and autumn and is hardy to UK zone H3.
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 'Diascot' 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 'Diascot'
- 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 'Diascot'?
Diascia 'Diascot' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Diascia 'Diascot' need?
Diascia 'Diascot' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Diascia 'Diascot' hardy in the UK?
Diascia 'Diascot' 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 'Diascot'?
Seed, softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Diascia genus
- Diascia 'Rosa'twinspur 'Rosa'
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- Diascia 'Candy Floss'twinspur 'Candy Floss'
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- Diascia 'Summer Delight'twinspur 'Summer Delight'
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