Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) (twinspur [Flying Colours Red Improved]) — Matforming

Overview

Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) is a matforming bedding in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) 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 Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') is a cultivar of the twinspur genus Diascia, known for its matforming habit and semi-evergreen foliage. This bedding and herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces racemes of cup- or bell-shaped blooms in summer and autumn, characteristic of Diascia's pink-hued flowers with two short spurs. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it 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 Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) 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 Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series)

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 Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series)?

Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) need?

Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) hardy in the UK?

Diascia Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series) 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 Flying Colours Red Improved ('Disz0001') (Flying Colours Series)?

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

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