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Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot'
Common Name: Twinspur, Pink Queen
Synonyms: Diascia 'Blackthorn Apricot'
Plant Family: ScrophulariaceaePlant Type: perennial, evergreen
Growth habit: semi-prostrate
Growth Rate: medium, mature size: 0.25m. high x 0.5m. wideColour: leaf- green, flower- pink, stem- green
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: moist, pH preference - Any, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: minimum -2°C, USDA zone 9 to 10
Origin: Africa, SouthDescription:
Mat-forming perennial with tapering, narrowly heart-shaped, slightly toothed leaves and loose racemes of nodding, soft apricot-pink flowers from summer into autumn.Cultivation:
Fertile, moist soil in full sun.Propagation:
From softwood or semi-ripe cuttings taken in spring or summer.Design and Other Uses:
Front of borders, rock gardens or containers.Other Notes:
Probably a selection of Diascia barberae.