About
A spreading perennial with strong pink flowers 2cm across, borne in terminal racemes in summer.
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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Young plants should be overwintered indoors and watered sparingly
PruningDeadhead regularly. Trim back plants to overwinter them
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free