Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') (twinspur [Pink Delight]) — Matforming

Overview

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') is a matforming bedding in the genus Diascia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') 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 and patio and container plants.

About

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') is a cultivar of Diascia, a genus of annuals and semi-evergreen perennials known for forming dense mats of tidy leaves. This matforming twinspur produces racemes of cup-shaped blooms in pink hues, each flower featuring two short spurs. It thrives in full sun with sheltered exposure and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil across a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard spaces, as well as hanging baskets and containers, it offers interest through summer and autumn in the UK climate.

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, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bedding, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Matforming
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink')

Propagation: Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink')?

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') need?

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') 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 to well-drained.

Is Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') hardy in the UK?

Diascia Pink Delight ('Codiink') 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 Pink Delight ('Codiink')?

Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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