Diascia Breezee Plus Orange

Diascia 'Breezee Plus Orange' is an improved variety of diascia, with a compact and bushy habit, and gorgeous bright orange flowers, larger than those of other varieties. It quickly forms a rounded mound with numerous vibrant flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost, among its small heart-shaped leaves. This less hardy perennial plant loves the sun and well-drained soils. Well-known for its use in hanging baskets and containers, it is also very attractive in rock gardens or low borders.

Diascia 'Breezee Plus Orange' belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a recent cultivar derived from Diascia barberae, native to southern Africa, Lesotho, and KwaZulu-Natal. This plant has a highly branched habit, forming a neat little bush even in the rain, with a size of 25cm (9.8in) in all directions. Flowering begins in spring and continues until the first frost. It produces clusters of fiery orange flowers, with broad labella, whose throat is lightly speckled with red, extending downwards with two spurs. The diameter of the flowers does not exceed 2cm (0.8in). These flowers somewhat resemble snapdragons. The foliage, deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on the climate, is composed of small, 2cm (0.8in) long, heart-shaped leaves with toothed edges, in a medium olive green shade.

Due to its tenderness, the diasica 'Breezee Plus Orange' is grown as an annual plant in our latitudes. It can be used in the ground or in pots, alone or mixed with other low-growing species such as Lithodora, silver baskets, and aubrietas. Given its bushy, upright and branched habit, it will look good in borders, flower beds, ground covers, rock gardens, containers, or hanging baskets, in the gaps of walls and paving. In a floral arrangement, it can be paired, for example, with morning glories, nemophila, lobelias, and isotomas.

Note: Please be aware that our young plants in plug trays are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered place (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively eliminated.