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Diascia 'Diamond Light Pink'

twinspur 'Diamond Light Pink'

A dense, compact, semi-evergreen perennial to around 25cm in height with small, semi-trailing, oval mid-green leaves. Soft, pale pink flowers with darker centres appear on wiry stems from summer to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, and water in dry periods. Good for containers. Will need winter protection in colder areas

Propagation

Propagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • hanging basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering, then cut down at the end of the season

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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