Family: Scrophulariaceae

Common Name: Diascia Flying Colors Appleblossum

DescriptionA bi color Diascia with pink and white flowers.
Pronunciation(di-AS-SHE-ah)(BAR-ber-ee)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Annuals
Hardiness Zone8-10
Sunlightfull, partial sun
Moistureaverage, moist, not dry
Soil & Siteaverage
Growing Mediaany good commercial formulated potting mix, well drained home mix
Temperaturegrows best in the cool season
Flowersbicolor, delicate pink and white
Dimensions8-12 inches tall by equal or greater spread
Maintenancedead heading, cut back hard after flowering
Propagationseeds
Misc FactsThe common name "Twinspur" comes from the two spurs or pouches found on the flower. Diascia from Greek: di meaning two, anthos meaning sac.
Notes & Reference#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud)
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