A series of Diascia reported to be more heat tolerant and self cleaning.
Pronunciation
(di-AS-she-ah)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
8-11, annuals else where
Sunlight
full, partial sun
Moisture
average, moist, not dry
Soil & Site
average
Growing Media
any good commercial formulated potting mix, well drained home mix
Temperature
grows best in the cool season
Flowers
orange, pink, berry, peach
Dimensions
6-12 by 12-18 inches (HS)
Maintenance
dead heading, cut back hard after flowering
Propagation
cuttings
Native Site
southern Africa
Misc Facts
The common name "Twinspur" comes from the two spurs or pouches found on the flower. Diascia from Greek: di meaning two, anthos meaning sac.
Notes & Reference
#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud)