Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'
twinspur 'Ruby Field'
'Ruby Field' is a semi-evergreen perennial forming a mat of light green ovate leaves. Deep salmon-pink flowers in loose racemes on stems to 30cm in length in summer and early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Young plants should be overwintered indoors
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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