Diascia barberae 'Wink White'

Diascia

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Common Name:

Diascia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

25°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Description

Delicate flowers cover compact mounds of upright foliage on this cold-tolerant plant. An exceptionally long-blooming addition to baskets, containers and mixed plantings.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Blooming

Deadhead regularly when in bloom to promote more flowers.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Growth

Summers that get too hot may result in no blooms for the season. Provide protection for heat. Growth slows down when temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C). Temperatures below freezing may kill off the plant if it is not hardened first.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Planting

Seeds can be sown in early spring when temperatures reach 60°F (15°C) and the seeds are ripe. Cuttings can also be made in spring.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Pest

Prone to snails and slugs.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Interesting facts

The genera Diascia and Nemesia are comprised of relatively closely related plants (they are both in the same plant family, Scrophulariaceae). They both have similar cultural needs and are both great to use in mixed containers.

Diascia (Diascia barberae 'Wink White') - Soil and irrigation

Does best in fertile and moist soil that is also well-drained. Moderate water is needed, but during especially dry times water more regularly.