DIASCIA

DIASCIA     

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Twinspur is grown mainly for its masses of flowers, over a long period throughout the summer.

About 50 species, both annual and perennial, can be found in the wild in Africa. There are also many garden hybrids, which are being developed to produce more compact plants with increased flowering capabilities.

These tend to be short-lived perennials and they require full sun and very free-draining soil to cope with winter conditions. Often, they are grown as container or hanging basket plants and treated as annual.