Diascia barberae Rose Queen Seeds - Twinspur

Diascia barberae or Twinspur 'Rose Queen' is a small, tender perennial native to South Africa. Often treated as an annual in colder climates, this sun-loving plant thrives in well-drained soil. From spring until the first frosts, a profusion of spurred, pink blooms appears over pale green heart-shaped leaves. Popular for hanging baskets and tubs, it is also very attractive in rock gardens, low borders, or tumbling over retaining walls.

Diascia barberae 'Rose Queen', commonly known as Twinspur, belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a cultivar of Diascia barberae, native to Southern Africa, Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal. The plants have a spreading habit, forming a small mound that measures about 30 cm wide and tall. Flowering starts in spring and lasts until the first frosts. The 1 cm, rose pink flowers appear in clusters, with a purple-pink throat and two spurs. The foliage is deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on the climate; it is made up of small, heart-shaped, light green leaves (2 cm long).

Diascia 'Rose Queen' can be grown in the ornamental garden or in pots, on its own or mixed with other low-growing species such as Lithodora, Alyssum and rock cress. It looks lovely in a variety of settings: beds, borders, as ground cover, in rock gardens, containers, or growing between the cracks in walls and paving stones. In hanging baskets, it combines well with pelargoniums and lobelias.