Diascia vigilis
elf spur
A mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, with small, ovate, pale green leaves and loose racemes of pale pink flowers
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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
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can be grown in a container; water in dry periods
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or in early spring or propagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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