Diascia barberae Rose Queen Seeds - Twinspur
Diascia barberae Rose Queen Seeds - Twinspur
Diascia barberae Rose Queen
Twinspur
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Vanina, 22/08/2020
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Description
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.
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Diascia
barberae
Rose Queen
Scrophulariaceae
Twinspur
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow Diascia seeds from late winter to spring at 15-18°C. Bury the seeds 1.5 mm deep in sowing mix. Germination usually takes 14-21 days.
As soon as the seedlings are large enough to be handled, transplant them into individual pots. When they reach 5 cm in height, transplant them again, and then one last time when the side shoots measure about 5 cm. Gradually harden the off for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frosts is over. Choose a very sunny spot in ordinary, well-drained soil. Space the plants 15 cm apart.
Plant Diascia barberae in fertile, cool to occasionally dry, moist soil with perfect winter drainage as it dreads stagnant wtaer during the winter months. In warmer climates, the plants may suffer from afternoon sun and dry soil. For bushier plants, pinch out the top shoots and prune back the stems after flowering. Diascia is hardy down to about -8°C in perfectly drained soil. In colder climates, we recommend overwintering your Diascia plants in a greenhouse or unheated veranda.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.