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Diascia, Twinspur 'Hector's Hardy'

Diascia

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Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Diascia (dy-ASS-ee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage

Herbaceous

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Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Fruit Shape

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Days to Maturity

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Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Other details

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Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Now that this plant has been growing in my garden for a year I can report that it survived a cold winter, down to -15C, and is giving a w...Read More

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