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Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'

twinspur 'Ruby Field'

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

Synonyms
Diascia cordifolia 'Ruby Fields'
Diascia 'Ruby Field'
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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
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H4
Botanical details
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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 seed or from softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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