Diascia personata
twinspur
The elegant, deep pink blooms of this stunning herbaceous perennial are carried on tall stems and emerge in late spring to late...
9cm pot
£5.99
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£12.99
£17.97
available to order from summer
1
Plant description
The elegant, deep pink blooms of this stunning herbaceous perennial are carried on tall stems and emerge in late spring to late summer. Twinspur gets its name from the pair of downward-pointing spurs on the back of the flower. The spurs contain a special oil, collected in the wild by specially adapted bees with unusually long forelegs! Native to southern Africa, this attractive border or container plant will need some frost protection during the coldest months.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Diascia personata:
Once established, lift and divide congested plants in early spring or late summer. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Trim Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Trim after flowering. Protect from excessively low temperatures or wet weather during the coldest months with horticultural fleece and a thick layer of organic matter to protect the roots.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
