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BeddingHerbaceous PerennialSynonym

Diascia 'Hecbon'

twinspur [Blue Bonnet]

A dense, compact, semi-evergreen perennial to around 25cm in height with small, semi-trailing, oval dark green leaves. Pink flowers flushed with purple appear on wiry stems from summer to early autumn

Synonyms
Diascia 'Hecbon'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Pink Purple
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe 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

No pruning required. Cut back old stems to ground level in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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