Overview
Diascia fetcaniensis is a plant with a matforming habit in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia fetcaniensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, hanging basket, patio and container plants, bedding and flower borders and beds. It is native to Eastern Cape.
About
Diascia fetcaniensis is a matforming cultivar of the Diascia genus, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a semi-evergreen plant that thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with south, east, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, hanging baskets, patios, containers, bedding, and flower borders. Propagation is possible by seed, softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
About the genus
Diascia is a genus of around 70 species of herbaceous annual and perennial flowering plants of the family Scrophulariaceae, native to southern Africa, including South Africa, Lesotho and neighbouring areas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Diascia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Diascia fetcaniensis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Bedding, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Eastern Cape
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Diascia fetcaniensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Diascia fetcaniensis?
Diascia fetcaniensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Diascia fetcaniensis need?
Diascia fetcaniensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Diascia fetcaniensis hardy in the UK?
Diascia fetcaniensis 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 fetcaniensis?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.