Diascia barberae

Also Known As

Twinspur

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 9"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Diascia barberae plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diascia barberae

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diascia barberae

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small, evergreen, perennial, suckering sub-shrub with small, dark green, sparsely toothed, broadly lance shaped leaves. Bearing from Autumn through to early summer a profusion of bright, salmon pink, masked shaped flowers on wirey stems.One of the best small plants for winter colour, rivaled only by the perennial Nemesias.Cut back to ground level whenever in need of a tidy up.Well drained soil with good sun.