Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot'

Also Known As

Blackthorn Apricot Twinspur

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 20"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot' plant details

Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The striking color of these good-sized flowers will remind you of delicious summer peaches. Held about 6 in. above the fine dense mat of dark green foliage, they blend beautifully with Nepeta 'Kit Kat' and Scutellaria 'Moonbeam'. Take advantage of this cultivar's vigorous growth in a rock garden or in the front of a border with Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' and Salvia sinaloensis.