Diascia, Twinspur 'Sun Chimes Coral'

Diascia

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Diascia (dy-ASS-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)

Long Beach, California

Merced, California

San Jose, California

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hermosa, South Dakota

Port Townsend, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hermosa, SD | February 2012 | positive

2011.......Does great on the Great Plains of South Dakota. After first spring flowering into June....I cut it back and the new growth an...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

Wonderful hanging basket or low filler in the secret garden. This year I am holding my breath with last year's seeds.

O
Brookeville, MD | July 2003 | neutral

Adorable little plant. Minimal care. I keep mine in a pot and have trouble getting it to bloom. Cutting it back increases bushiness.

B
| July 2003 | positive

I absolutely love this plant! Living in northern British Columbia (canada) doesn't leave me with alot of options when it comes to plants ...Read More

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