Diascia x 'Red Ace'

Twinspur

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Common Name: 

Twinspur

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

25°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

25 cm

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Description

Semi-trailing, dark rose-red flowers all summer; great for early spring planting

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Blooming

Deadhead regularly when in bloom to promote more flowers.

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Growth

Summers that get too hot may result in no blooms for the season. Provide protection for heat. Growth slows down when temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C). Temperatures below freezing may kill off the plant if it is not hardened first.

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Pest

Prone to snails and slugs.

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Interesting facts

The genera Diascia and Nemesia are comprised of relatively closely related plants (they are both in the same plant family, Scrophulariaceae). They both have similar cultural needs and are both great to use in mixed containers.

Twinspur (Diascia x 'Red Ace') - Soil and irrigation

Does best in fertile and moist soil that is also well-drained. Moderate water is needed, but during especially dry times water more regularly.

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