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Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'

Also Known As

  • Ruby Field Twinspur

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-8"
  • W: 18"-23"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field' plant details

Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 23 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A mat-forming perennial growing to 3" tall and spreading with heart-shaped, pale green leaves and salmon pink flowers over a long season. Blooms resemble miniature snapdragons on long thin stalks. Use in baskets, pots, beds, window boxes, and mixed plantings, but keep soil moist. Prefers slightly acid and well-drained soil.

Gardening facts about Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field' plant

How to Grow Diascia barberae 'Ruby Field'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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